2022 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · OV22 ENS

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 7 April 2026, where it passed with zero defects at 31,728 miles. This marks a clear improvement over the previous test, indicating a resolving trend rather than an ongoing deterioration. The two advisories recorded in March 2025 were for light oil misting on both front shock absorbers, a condition that can stem from minor seal weep rather than catastrophic failure. The absence of any repeat advisories or new defects in the 2026 test suggests either the dampers were replaced, reconditioned, or the misting never progressed to a point where the tester deemed it a failure risk. For a performance-oriented SUV, that is a positive mechanical trajectory. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,932 miles per year over four years sits squarely within the UK average and points to consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing or extreme annual distances. The gap between the March 2025 test at 23,382 miles and the April 2026 test at 31,728 miles represents 8,346 miles covered in approximately thirteen months, which aligns neatly with the annual average. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or implausible jumps in the record. The vehicle appears to have been driven steadily and tested annually without unusual delays. Despite the clean 2026 result, a buyer should still inspect the front suspension carefully. Oil misting on shock absorbers, even when it does not lead to an immediate fail, can accelerate bush and dust cover degradation over time. Check the front lower arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes for play or perishing, and examine the shock absorber bodies for fresh wetness that could indicate the seals have begun weeping again. The Formentor's sport-tuned suspension places higher demands on these components than a standard family hatch, so any knocking or uneven tyre wear warrants further investigation. Brake condition and exhaust integrity also deserve a close visual check, as neither has yet flagged a defect on record but both are wear items that can deteriorate between annual tests. Look for lipping on the front brake discs and uneven pad wear, particularly on the inner pads, which can point to a binding caliper. Given the car is only four years old, structural corrosion should not be a concern, but inspect the underside and wheel arches for stone chips or early surface rust on exposed suspension components, especially if the previous owner drove on salted roads without underbody protection.