Cupra Born V3 Ev MOT pass rate & common failures
1,065 MOT tests on the Cupra Born V3 Ev (2022–2023) give it an 88.7% pass rate. That is 3.1 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.1%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 10.4% of tests against 0.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 13 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Born V3 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 | 1,035 | 88.7% | 11.3% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 30 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.4% | 111 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 8 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 2 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.2% | 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 | 13 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 7 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 3 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 7 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 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 | 30.6% | 326 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.1% | 44 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 13 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 4 |
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 | 735 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 307 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
What to check before buying a Cupra Born V3 Ev
- Tyres (10.4% 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 (0.9% 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 V3 Ev?
88.7% of the 1,065 Cupra Born V3 Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.3% fail rate, across model years 2022–2023.
What does the Cupra Born V3 Ev most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 10.4% of tests, then lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,065 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.