Cupra Born V2 Ev MOT pass rate & common failures
2,282 MOT tests on the Cupra Born V2 Ev (2022–2023) give it a 94.9% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.1% of the time, so this is 3.0pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (1.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 34 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Born V2 Ev fails 3.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 4.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Born V2 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 | 2,195 | 94.9% | 5.1% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 87 | 93.1% | 6.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 93 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 18 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 6 |
| 7 | Other defects | 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 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 3 | Washers | 13 |
| 4 | Wipers | 7 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 6 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 7 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 8 | Wheel bearings | 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 | 27.3% | 622 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.7% | 106 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 38 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 20 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.1% | 3 |
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 | 1,423 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 791 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 67 | 7.5% |
Failure rate by age
What to check before buying a Cupra Born V2 Ev
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.8% 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 V2 Ev?
94.9% of the 2,282 Cupra Born V2 Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.1% fail rate, across model years 2022–2023.
What does the Cupra Born V2 Ev most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, then lighting & signalling (1.2%).
How much does mileage affect Born V2 Ev MOT results?
Fail rates run at 3.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 7.5% for 60-90k, a 4.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,282 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.