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With 26,894 currently licensed in the UK, the Cupra Born is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Born 5 stars in 2025, with 89% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,260 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £188/month or 31p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2025
Monthly Cost
£188
est. annual total
New From
£44,820
Euro NCAP tested the Born in 2025 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
89%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
89%
Safety Assist
76%
There is 1 known DVSA recall affecting the Cupra Born. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/040
On affected vehicles it's possible a faulty module has been installed in the high-voltage battery which may cause either a loss of range a yellow warning lamp to light up or a risk of the battery overheating leading to a fire.
Build dates: 2023-02-09 to 2023-02-09
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Cupra Born are estimated at around £2,260 per year, or £188 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,810
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
82 kWh
Range (WLTP)
340 mi
Motor
170 kW
228 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 28 min (5-80%) | Home charge: 8h (0-100%)
Starting from £44,820 new, a Cupra Born typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £33,600 | −£11,220 |
| 2 years | 64% | £28,550 | −£16,270 |
| 3 years | 56% | £25,150 | −£19,670 |
| 4 years | 50% | £22,650 | −£22,170 |
| 5 years | 46% | £20,800 | −£24,020 |
| 6 years | 43% | £19,350 | −£25,470 |
| 7 years | 41% | £18,200 | −£26,620 |
| 8 years | 39% | £17,300 | −£27,520 |
| 9 years | 37% | £16,450 | −£28,370 |
| 10 years | 35% | £15,600 | −£29,220 |
There are currently 26,894 licensed and 103 SORN Borns in the UK (26,997 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Born 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2025. It scored 89% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 89% for vulnerable road users, and 76% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Born are estimated at around £2,260 per year (£188/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There is 1 known safety recall affecting the Born. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Born starts from around £44,820. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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