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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Cupra Born. Check any Born by registration number below.

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90.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.9%

vs Cupra Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Cupra Born — MOT Reliability Overview

The Cupra Born has an average MOT pass rate of 90.2%, which is 2.9 percentage points above the Cupra brand average of 87.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Born is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Cupra Born fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Born for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Cupra Born, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Cupra Born performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 5,000 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
Cupra average: 87.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Top MOT Failures — Cupra Born

The most common reasons a Cupra Born fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

10.2%
2

Suspension

8.0%
3

Brakes

7.5%
4

Tyres

8.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

2.0%
Cupra Born Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

26.0%

Rear

24.0%

Offside

18.0%

Other Cupra Models

Compare MOT reliability across Cupra models.

Cupra Formentor

86.5% pass rate

Cupra Leon

84.8% pass rate

Cupra Ateca

84.2% pass rate

Cupra Tavascan

91.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Cupra Born

Cupra Born — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Cupra Born MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Cupra Born?
The average MOT pass rate for the Cupra Born is 90.2% compared to the Cupra average of 87.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Cupra Born?
The most common MOT failures on the Cupra Born are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.2%), Suspension (8.0%), Brakes (7.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Cupra Born reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.2%, the Cupra Born is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Cupra Born?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Cupra Born?
Typical mileage for the Cupra Born: 18,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Born to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Cupra Born's MOT History

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