2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,452 MOT tests, the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd recorded an 89.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 Polestar 2 Ev Fwd comes out 2.0pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 8.6% of all tests — 7.5 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and shock absorbers — tread depth alone was recorded 113 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.1% in the 0-30k band and 12.2% in the 90-120k band, a 5.1-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 10.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.6% | 466 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.1% | 58 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.0% | 53 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 48 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 19 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 113 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 50 |
| 4 | Wipers | 44 |
| 5 | Washers | 25 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.8% | 1,078 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.6% | 357 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 185 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.4% | 183 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 84 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 11 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,074 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 2,875 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 456 | 12.9% |
| 90-120k | 41 | 12.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 227 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 5,151 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Polestar 2 Ev Fwd
On a 2022 Polestar 2 Ev Fwd, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (8.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (1.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwds pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 5,452 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd?
Tyres, recorded in 8.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.1%).
Does the 2022 Polestar 2 Ev Fwd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,452 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.