Polestar MOT pass rate
8,761 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 90.9%
Polestar has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 8,761 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 12.6 percentage points above the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 10 out of 85 makes.
The strongest model is the Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd at 92.5%, while the Polestar 2 Ev Fwd is lowest at 90.6%.
The single most common reason a Polestar fails its MOT is a tyre seriously damaged, which accounted for 352 failures.
Most common Polestar MOT failures
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a tyre seriously damaged | 352 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 214 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 84 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 35 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 26 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 19 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 19 |
| wiper blade defective | 15 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 15 |
How Polestar compares
Polestar pass rate90.9%
UK average78.3%
Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.
All Polestar models
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 Pilot Plus Ev Awd | 5,129 | 90.6% |
| Polestar 2 Ev Fwd | 1,485 | 90.6% |
| Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd | 1,064 | 92.5% |
| Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd | 578 | 91% |