Polestar
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 7 models from 10,446 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
10,446
Models
7
Years Covered
2020-2023
About Polestar Cars
Polestar ranks 29th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 93%. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%, making Polestar one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.
With 7 models across 4 years of data (2020 to 2023), there's a narrow spread of just 10 percentage points between models, meaning Polestar reliability is fairly consistent across the range.
Most and Least Reliable Polestar Models
The Polestar 2 Plus Ev Rwd leads the range with a 99% average pass rate from 134 tests. At the other end, the Polestar 2 Ev Awd has the lowest at 89%. Overall, more than half of Polestar's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Polestar Fuel Types
Polestar models in our data come in 7 electric variants. Polestar is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Polestar Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 Pilot Plus Ev Awd | 2 yrs | 90% | 6,141 | Electric | |
| Polestar 2 Ev Fwd | 3 yrs | 92% | 1,710 | Electric | |
| Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd | 2 yrs | 95% | 1,075 | Electric | |
| Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd | 2 yrs | 92% | 880 | Electric | |
| Polestar 2 Ev Rwd | 1 yr | 96% | 283 | Electric | |
| Polestar 2 Ev Awd | 1 yr | 89% | 223 | Electric | |
| Polestar 2 Plus Ev Rwd | 1 yr | 99% | 134 | Electric |
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