2022 Cupra Born V2 Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
2,195 MOT tests on the 2022 Cupra Born V2 Ev are in this dataset, and 94.9% of them passed. That is 3.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) 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.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 7.9% versus 3.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 87 |
| 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 |
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 | 26 |
| 3 | Washers | 13 |
| 4 | Wipers | 7 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 6 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator 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 | 27.4% | 602 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.7% | 102 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 35 |
| 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 | 1,379 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 752 | 7.7% |
| 60-90k | 63 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Born V2 Ev
On a 2022 Born V2 Ev, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (1.2% 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
How many 2022 Cupra Born V2 Evs pass their MOT?
94.9% of the 2,195 2022 Cupra Born V2 Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Cupra Born V2 Ev?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2022 Born V2 Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 7.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,195 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.