2021 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI 1.5L Petrol · SH21 OLR

The 2021 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness through its most recent MOT tests, both passing without defects in July 2025 and July 2024. The absence of advisories or failings in either cycle suggests the vehicle has undergone regular, if not meticulous, maintenance. However, the lack of recorded defects does not preclude the need for a thorough independent inspection, particularly given the vehicle’s age and the relatively low mileage. The most recent test, conducted just over a year ago, remains within the DVSA’s recommended 12-month interval for petrol vehicles, though the current date of July 2026 means it is now overdue for renewal. The recorded mileage of 20,829 miles at the time of the most recent MOT—paired with the previous reading of 16,312 miles—indicates an average annual distance of approximately 4,166 miles. This is significantly lower than the UK average for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either minimal usage or extended periods of inactivity. Such low mileage can mitigate some wear concerns, but it also raises questions about fluid changes, suspension preloading, and potential corrosion risks from prolonged stationary exposure. The consistent mileage increments between tests (4,517 miles in the 2024-2025 period) imply no abrupt changes in usage patterns, which could have signaled neglect or aggressive driving. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer’s primary focus should be on components prone to wear even at low mileage, such as suspension bushes and coil springs, which may degrade over time regardless of distance travelled. The absence of brake-related advisories in prior tests does not guarantee current condition, so binding calipers, uneven disc wear, or corrosion on brake hardware should be scrutinised. Tyre tread depth and lateral wear patterns—despite no MOT failings—must be verified, as failing twice on tread in some vehicles indicates basic upkeep was overlooked. Finally, inspect for signs of structural corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and underbody panels, as prolonged inactivity can accelerate rust formation even in seemingly well-maintained vehicles.