Polestar Polestar 2 Ev MOT pass rate & common failures
The Polestar Polestar 2 Ev appears in 5,313 MOT tests spanning model years 2021–2025, and 91.1% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (7.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.4% of all tests — 6.6 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 53 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.7% once past 90-120k — 3.4× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Polestar 2 Ev model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,348 | 90.1% | 9.9% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 2,949 | 90.3% | 9.7% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 1,001 | 94.9% | 5.1% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.4% | 396 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.9% | 48 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 45 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 38 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 18 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 12 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.2% | 9 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 50 |
| 3 | Wipers | 38 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 29 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 18 |
| 6 | Washers | 17 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 11 |
| 8 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
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 | 18.1% | 961 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.5% | 239 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.4% | 182 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 162 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 56 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.1% | 7 |
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 | 2,156 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,591 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 519 | 7.9% |
| 90-120k | 46 | 21.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,031 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | 4,277 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a Polestar Polestar 2 Ev
- Tyres (7.4% 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 (0.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Polestar Polestar 2 Ev?
91.1% of the 5,313 Polestar Polestar 2 Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.8% fail rate, across model years 2021–2025.
What does the Polestar Polestar 2 Ev most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests, then visibility (0.9%).
How much does mileage affect Polestar 2 Ev MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 21.7% for 90-120k, a 15.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,313 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.