2022 Cupra Born V1 Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
1,592 MOT tests on the 2022 Cupra Born V1 Ev are in this dataset, and 91.9% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.0% 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 2022 Born V1 Ev fails 7.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.6 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 27.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.0% | 111 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 30 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 18 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 36 |
| 3 | Washers | 17 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 4 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
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 | 27.0% | 429 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.7% | 91 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 34 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 11 |
| 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 | 962 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 583 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Born V1 Ev
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.0% 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
How many 2022 Cupra Born V1 Evs pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 1,592 2022 Cupra Born V1 Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Cupra Born V1 Ev?
Tyres, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 Born V1 Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 9.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,592 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.