2025 Cupra Born V1 EV Electric · MA75 HDK

As of September 2026, this 2025 CUPRA BORN V1 EV has no recorded MOT history on the DVSA database, which is expected given its registration date. Under current UK roadworthiness legislation, an EV or petrol/diesel vehicle of this age would not yet be subject to mandatory MOT testing for the first three years following first registration, meaning the absence of any test record is entirely normal and should not raise immediate concerns. Without prior test entries, it is not possible to identify a recurring defect trend, and the maintenance profile can only be inferred from the vehicle's age and any service documentation supplied by the seller. A prospective buyer should request evidence of the manufacturer's recommended servicing schedule being adhered to, as CUPRA main agents typically require annual health checks even within the warranty period. The recorded mileage is unknown, and there is insufficient data to compare against the vehicle's age of roughly one year. With an average annual mileage in the UK of around 7,000 to 9,000 miles, a one-year-old EV would typically display somewhere between 5,000 and 12,000 miles, though early adopters of performance EVs such as the Born V1 may cover substantially more. Significantly low mileage on an EV can raise concerns regarding battery longevity, as prolonged periods of low state of charge followed by infrequent use can accelerate cell degradation, while excessive mileage would necessitate closer inspection of the tyres, brake components, and underbody protection. Without corroborating mileage evidence, any disparity between the odometer reading and the MoT or service history mileage records should be investigated. Given the absence of MOT data and the limited age of this vehicle, the buyer should focus on time-based deterioration rather than mileage-based wear. Tyres fitted to vehicles of this age, even with low mileage, can exhibit sidewall perishing or cracking caused by UV exposure and atmospheric conditions; each tyre should be inspected for fine cracks in the sidewall rubber and checked for a manufacturing date code no older than five years. The 12V auxiliary battery, which powers ancillary systems in an EV, commonly fails after two to four years and should be tested for adequate cranking voltage. Brake discs and calipers may show surface corrosion or seizing from standing, particularly on an EV where regenerative braking reduces pad wear but does not entirely prevent caliper binding; the wheels should be removed for visual inspection if any juddering or pulling is reported on test. On a physical inspection and test drive, the buyer should listen for suspension knocks or clonks over speed bumps, which may indicate premature wear of the rear multi-link components or anti-roll bar bushes. The high-voltage traction battery state of health should be verified through a CUPRA dealer diagnostic, confirming the usable capacity remains above ninety percent of the original rating for a vehicle of this age. Coolant systems for the battery pack and electric motor require replacement at extended intervals, and confirmation of the most recent fluid service date should be obtained. Finally, all driver assistance systems, including the lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and parking sensors, should be verified as fully functional, as calibration issues following any windscreen or bumper replacement are common faults that would otherwise only become apparent during formal testing in later years.