MOT reliability
Polestar 2
4 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Polestar 2 vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Polestar 2 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,184 miles.
4
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
11,165
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Polestar 2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Polestar 2 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Brakes17%
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Visibility11%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Other11%
Polestar 2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0% |
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Electric (4)
Most common Polestar 2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Polestar 2 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing on inner edge, perishing on edges and outer wall, cuts in tread, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge, wearing on inner edge, perishing on edges and outer wall & other cuts in tread, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer edge, 2mm left, worn smooth on inner edge, cuts in tread, screw on inner edge & perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Polestar 2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 12 | 75% | 50,184 |
Polestar 2 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Polestar 2 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Polestar 2 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
The typical Polestar 2 in our data has covered around
50,184 miles.
Compare the Polestar 2
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