Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd
From 1,064 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwds fare better: 2022 models pass at 95% vs 92.2% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 34 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 | 34 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 19 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| audible warning inoperative | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2021 | 92.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwds tested had between 20,481 and 42,652 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,806 median miles, the Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Polestar models
Common questions
What is the Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd MOT pass rate?
The Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,064 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd?
The most common MOT failure on the Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd is 29,806 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,481 and 42,652 miles.
Buying a used Polestar 2 Plus 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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