Cupra Formentor
Registered from 2020 to 2023.
About this model
The Cupra Formentor is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT under their Cupra performance-oriented sub-brand. Marketed as a coupé SUV, it is the first car designed specifically for the sub-brand. The production version was revealed in March 2020, after its unveiling was postponed when the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. It was previewed as a near-production concept vehicle at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. It is named after the Formentor peninsula on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Production of the Formentor started in late September 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Cupra Formentor, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 2.0 petrol. 3 of 101 tests failed, 3%.
Better than 95% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 100% | 3 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 100% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1450 kg · 2679 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 petrol · 1644 kg · 2679 mm wheelbase · 8.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00608/22
The engine covers installed could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00676/22
A faulty fuse can cause an arc flash in the event of a short circuit and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00858/24
Due to the incorrect assembly of the heat shield, the brake fluid reservoir nozzle can be melted by the exhaust system heat. This can result in brake fluid leakage, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01881/23
The two rear left wheel bearing housings may prematurely fail and break, which could impair the vehicle’s stability and increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02690/23
The engine mounts can break. This affects the stability of driving, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users