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With 49,397 currently licensed in the UK, the Cupra Formentor is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Formentor 5 stars in 2021, with 92% adult occupant and 88% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,264 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £189/month or 28p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2021
Monthly Cost
£189
est. annual total
New From
£35,000
Euro NCAP tested the Formentor in 2021 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
92%
Child Occupant
88%
Pedestrian
71%
Safety Assist
80%
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Cupra Formentor are estimated at around £2,264 per year, or £189 per month.
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,414
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Starting from £35,000 new, a Cupra Formentor typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £26,250 | −£8,750 |
| 2 years | 64% | £22,300 | −£12,700 |
| 3 years | 56% | £19,650 | −£15,350 |
| 4 years | 50% | £17,650 | −£17,350 |
| 5 years | 46% | £16,250 | −£18,750 |
| 6 years | 43% | £15,100 | −£19,900 |
| 7 years | 41% | £14,200 | −£20,800 |
| 8 years | 39% | £13,500 | −£21,500 |
| 9 years | 37% | £12,850 | −£22,150 |
| 10 years | 35% | £12,200 | −£22,800 |
There are currently 49,397 licensed and 292 SORN Formentors in the UK (49,689 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Formentor 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 92% for adult occupant protection, 88% for child occupant protection, 71% for vulnerable road users, and 80% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Formentor are estimated at around £2,264 per year (£189/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are no known DVSA safety recalls currently listed for the Formentor. However, recalls can be issued at any time — enter a specific registration to check.
A new Formentor starts from around £35,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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