Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd
From 1,485 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 57 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 57 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 34 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| an obstruction within the driver's field of view that materially affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen | 2 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2022 | 91.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 90.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polestar 2 Ev Fwds tested had between 19,714 and 28,633 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,330 median miles, the Polestar 2 Ev Fwd has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd MOT pass rate?
The Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,485 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd?
The most common MOT failure on the Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 57 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd is 24,330 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,714 and 28,633 miles.
Buying a used Polestar 2 Ev Fwd?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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