2022 Cupra Born V1 EV Electric · LR22 WMY

The most recent DVSA examination carried out on 12 January 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this is consistent with the prior test of 2 June 2025 which also returned a pass with no recorded items. Across the available MOT history the vehicle demonstrates a stable and consistently well-maintained pattern, with no failure points, no advisory notes, and no emerging trends suggesting deterioration in any particular system. The absence of advisories relating to tyre wear, brake component condition, or suspension components over two consecutive tests is a reassuring indicator that the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy service use and that its consumable items were either in good order or recently renewed prior to examination. With no recorded defects at all, there is no specific mechanical concern raised by the official roadworthiness history that would warrant further immediate investigation. The recorded mileage of 15,333 miles over a four-year ownership period equates to an average annual usage of approximately 3,833 miles, which is notably below the typical mileage profile for a vehicle of this age and significantly lower than average fleet usage. This low annual figure suggests either predominantly short-trip urban driving, occasional weekend use, or extended periods of standing between journeys, and it carries distinct mechanical implications that differ from those associated with a higher mileage example. Low mileage EVs can be susceptible to issues that arise primarily from time-based degradation rather than wear through use, including potential 12V auxiliary battery deterioration, brake disc corrosion and caliper binding due to infrequent operation of the regenerative braking system, tyre sidewall perishing from age, and fluid degradation in braking and cooling circuits that occurs on a calendar basis irrespective of mileage accumulation. Given the clean MOT history and the low usage profile, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on age and time-related deterioration rather than wear-based concerns. The tyres warrant close examination for sidewall cracking, perishing, or distortion, as rubber compounds deteriorate with age even when tread depth remains adequate, and the manufacturing date code on the sidewall should be checked to confirm the tyres are not original to the vehicle given their 2022 production. The brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, which is common on lightly used EVs that rely heavily on regenerative deceleration and rarely engage the friction braking system, and the calipers should be checked for seized pistons or sticky slide pins which can bind if the vehicle has stood for prolonged intervals. A test route incorporating firm pedal application from higher speeds will reveal any shudder, uneven retardation, or binding that suggests corrosion or caliper issues not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. Additional checks appropriate to this age and usage profile include verification of the 12V auxiliary battery state of health, as these units typically require replacement within three to five years regardless of mileage and can cause electrical system anomalies if degraded. The high-voltage traction battery thermal management system should be confirmed as functioning correctly, and a diagnostic scan for any stored fault codes relating to the drive system, charging infrastructure, or battery management is advisable given the vehicle is now four years old. Service history documentation should be reviewed to confirm that brake fluid has been renewed on the recommended two-year cycle and that coolant systems have been inspected, as both fluids degrade with time even when mileage is low. Finally, all charging cables, the type 2 connector, and the onboard charger function should be verified, and a road test conducted to confirm quiet, smooth power delivery with no warning indicators illuminated on the driver display before purchase is completed.