2022 Cupra Born V2 EV Electric · LS72 XDX

The 2022 Cupra Born V2 EV demonstrates a stable roadworthiness record, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 October 2025—just nine months ago—with no defects recorded. This places the vehicle well within the DVSA’s recommended 12-month retest interval for electric vehicles, and the absence of advisories or failings suggests the tester did not identify any immediate concerns with suspension integrity, binding brakes, or structural corrosion. The lack of recurring issues across the single available test period implies that, at least in the short term, the vehicle has been maintained to meet minimum legal standards. However, the record’s brevity means long-term patterns—such as wear on suspension bushes or coil springs—cannot be assessed. The recorded mileage of 16,939 miles over approximately four years (as of July 2026) indicates exceptionally low usage, averaging around 4,235 miles annually. This is well below typical UK annual mileage for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either minimal driving or prolonged periods of storage. While low mileage generally correlates with reduced wear on high-stress components like tyres, brakes, and drivetrain, it also raises questions about potential neglect in areas like battery health, which in EVs is not directly reflected in mileage. The absence of a pre-purchase inspection or service history further complicates assessing whether critical elements—such as high-voltage system integrity or thermal management—have been properly monitored. Given the sparse MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension system, including coil springs, bushes, and dampers, to confirm there is no hidden corrosion or fatigue. The brakes, while not flagged in the single test, warrant scrutiny for uneven wear or binding calipers, particularly if the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods. Given the low mileage, tyre tread depth and lateral wear should still be checked, though the risk of excessive wear is diminished. The most critical factor in this case will be verifying the electric powertrain’s condition, including battery capacity, cooling system functionality, and any signs of software or hardware degradation that might not appear in a standard MOT. The lack of a detailed service log makes these areas particularly vulnerable to oversight.