Polestar Common MOT Problems (2026)
Polestar models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 10,446 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Polestar MOT pass rate: 93%
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Polestar Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV Awd | 9% | Lighting defects |
Most Reliable Polestar Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV Awd | 91% |
All Polestar Models by Fail Rate
Every Polestar model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV Awd | 2020 | 88% | 11% | |
| Polestar 2 EV FWD | 2021 | 91% | 9% | |
| Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV Awd | 2021 | 92% | 8% | |
| Polestar 2 Plus EV Awd | 2021 | 91% | 8% | |
| Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD | 2021 | 92% | 7% |
Polestar MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Polestar cars?
The most common MOT problems on Polestar cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the Polestar models with at least 1,000 tests, the Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV Awd has the highest average fail rate at 9%.
Which Polestar model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV Awd has the best MOT record of the Polestar models with at least 1,000 tests: 91% of its 6,141 MOT tests ended in a pass and 9% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Polestar?
The average MOT pass rate for Polestar is 93%, based on 10,446 MOT tests across 7 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 7% of MOT tests on Polestar cars ended in a fail.
Polestar Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Polestar model
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