Cupra Born V1 Ev MOT pass rate & common failures
The Cupra Born V1 Ev appears in 1,656 MOT tests spanning model years 2022–2024, and 92.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.1%, so the Born V1 Ev sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests against 1.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 45 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Born V1 Ev fails 7.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.7 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Born V1 Ev model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,592 | 91.9% | 8.1% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 63 | 93.7% | 6.3% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 114 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 19 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.5% | 8 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 6 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.1% | 2 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 45 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 3 | Washers | 18 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 4 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
| 7 | Linkage ball joints | 4 |
| 8 | Service brake imbalance | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.4% | 437 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.6% | 92 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 37 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 12 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,017 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 592 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 9.5% |
Failure rate by age
What to check before buying a Cupra Born V1 Ev
- Tyres (6.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Cupra Born V1 Ev?
92.0% of the 1,656 Cupra Born V1 Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.0% fail rate, across model years 2022–2024.
What does the Cupra Born V1 Ev most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, then lighting & signalling (1.9%).
How much does mileage affect Born V1 Ev MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 9.5% for 60-90k, a 1.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,656 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.