Polestar 2 years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year
Polestar 2 years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2022. None is clearly above it. The other 2 years can't be told apart from average.
- Below the average for their first-use year2022
- Above the average for their first-use yearNone
- Can't be told apart from average2021 and 2023
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 87.3% to 88.4%.
In 2025, 87.9% of the 13,119 initial MOT tests on Polestar 2 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 88.5%. That is 0.6 points below the same-age average.
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Polestar 2 MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023age 2 | 1,71746,900 | 92.3%±1.4 | +0.7 ptsall: 91.6% | |
| 2022age 3 | 7,33433,200 | 87.7%±0.8 | −0.8 ptsall: 88.5% | |
| 2021age 4 | 4,06841,000 | 86.3%±1.1 | −0.9 ptsall: 87.2% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upDoes mileage matter?
91.5% of Polestar 2 tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 85.8% at 60,000 to 89,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 91.1% and 82.0%.
| Miles at the test | Tests | Passed first time | Against all vehicles, same age and mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30,000 | 4,276 | 91.5%±0.9 | +0.4 ptsall: 91.1% |
| 30,000–59,999 | 7,034 | 86.5%±0.9 | +0.7 ptsall: 85.7% |
| 60,000–89,999 | 1,604 | 85.8%±1.8 | +3.8 ptsall: 82.0% |
Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, 2 tests were about average under 60,000 miles and above average at 60,000 to 89,999 miles.
Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Polestar 2 tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.
Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. 2 tests (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and are left out. How we count
Common 2 problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.
Most common MOT failures on the Polestar 2
| Defect | Share of failed tests | All vehicles, same age |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres | 40.4%641 tests | 16.6% |
| Tyre has ply or cords exposedTyres | 20.8%331 tests | 8.8% |
| Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres | 9.6%153 tests | 10.2% |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leakSuspension | 5.0%79 tests | 2.0% |
| Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors | 4.9%78 tests | 15.3% |
| Headlamp aim too highLights and electrics | 4.3%69 tests | 7.0% |
| Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirtBody, chassis, structure | 3.8%60 tests | 0.9% |
| Rear fog lamp not workingLights and electrics | 3.3%52 tests | 0.7% |
These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the 2's failed tests in each year. How we count
What to check when viewing a 2
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
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Which Polestar 2 years have lower MOT pass rates?
Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2022. None is clearly above average. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.
Is the Polestar 2 reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 87.9% of initial MOT tests on Polestar 2 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 88.5%. That is 0.6 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Polestar 2 problems at the MOT?
The most common failure areas are tyres (in 71.8% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Polestar 2?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Polestar 2 cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 33,200 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific 2's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Polestar 2
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
Compare history checksWhat MOT history doesn't showSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Polestar 2 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count