POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 MOT pass rate
91.2% of 9,582 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 MOT tests pass.
The POLESTAR 2's pass rate of 91.2% is in line with the average across all POLESTAR models, at 91.2%.
The POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 passes its MOT 91.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 91.6% at 0–3 years versus 90.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.6% | 5,999 | 32,579 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.5% | 3,583 | 36,689 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the POLESTAR POLESTAR 2
The most common reason the POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 81.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 81.4% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.7% | Not working |
| Visibility | 6.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | Fixing missing |
| Suspension | 1.8% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 0.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Steering | 0.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the POLESTAR POLESTAR 2?
- 91.2% of POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 MOT tests pass, based on 9,582 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the POLESTAR POLESTAR 2?
- The most common reason the POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 81.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the POLESTAR POLESTAR 2's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the POLESTAR service history guide for how to check and keep one.