2022 Cupra Formentor V1 TSI 1.5L Petrol · GY22 XMZ

A clean pass on 20 April 2026 with zero defects recorded marks the most recent DVSA examination, and across the two tests held for this 2022 CUPRA Formentor there is no recorded failure to weigh against the vehicle. The 2025 test did, however, carry three advisories that point to wear items already approaching the end of their useful life on the front axle, and those notes remain the most informative part of the history. With only two MOT entries on file, the overall trend is broadly stable on the pass/fail axis, but the advisory cluster from the 2025 test should not be dismissed simply because the 2026 test came back clean, since advisories are issued for components that are legal but degrading and frequently progress to failure points within the following twelve months. Mileage of 48,227 against an approximate four-year age equates to around 12,000 miles per year, which sits well above the typical private-use average for a vehicle of this type and places this Formentor firmly in the higher-accumulation bracket. That figure is derived from the recorded mileage at the latest test, but there is a useful secondary signal in the gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests, where the vehicle covered its annual mileage as expected rather than sitting idle. Mechanically, higher annual mileage on a turbocharged petrol SUV of this age accelerates wear on the front brake discs and pads, the front tyre shoulders (particularly given the Formentor's known torque-steer sensitivity through the front axle), and the coil springs and front suspension bushes, all of which sit ahead of the rear axle on the advisory ladder. Given the front brake pad advisory issued in May 2025, a prospective buyer should treat the friction material as due for replacement imminently and should budget accordingly; on a test drive, expect to feel reduced initial bite or a longer pedal travel if the pads have worn down further since the advisory, and listen for any scraping or grinding that would indicate the backing plates are contacting the discs. The pair of front tyre advisories recorded on the same test, both noting wear close to the legal limit on the nearside and offside edges, are consistent with the kind of inner or outer shoulder wear that the Formentor can develop from camber or toe misalignment, and any vibration through the steering wheel, tramlining over poor surfaces, or uneven tread pattern visible across the tyre should be investigated before purchase. A four-wheel alignment check is a sensible precaution even if new tyres have been fitted in the interim, since the underlying geometry that produced the original wear will persist. Beyond the flagged items, the higher-than-average mileage profile warrants closer attention to components that an MOT does not directly cover but which suffer under sustained use. On the test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and torn tarmac, particularly over the anti-roll bar links and lower wishbone bushes, and feel for vagueness or knocking through the steering rack that would suggest worn inner tie rods. The 1.5-litre TSI engine should be started from cold if possible, as timing chain stretch on these units can produce a rattle on initial start-up that then fades, and any hesitation, misfire, or excessive smoke from the exhaust under load would warrant investigation. The DSG or manual gearbox, depending on fitment, should be checked for smooth shifts and free movement, with particular attention to any clutch judder on a manual variant under pulling away in a high gear. Finally, inspect the underside for any oil residue around the sump and turbocharger piping, as the TSI is known for minor oil seepage from the cam chain area and the oil filter housing at this mileage band, and confirm that the undertray is intact since its absence can accelerate aerodynamic noise and expose components to road debris.