Polestar Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Polestar model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 10,446 real MOT tests.
Average Polestar MOT pass rate: 93%
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Polestar Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus Ev Awd | 10% | Lighting defects | |
| 2 | Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Awd | 10% | ||
| 3 | Polestar Polestar 2 Ev Fwd | 7% | ||
| 4 | Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd | 7% | ||
| 5 | Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd | 5% |
Most Reliable Polestar Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Polestar models least likely to have MOT problems
All Polestar Models by Fail Rate
Every Polestar model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 Pilot Plus Ev Awd | 2020 | 88% | 11% | |
| Polestar 2 Ev Awd | 2021 | 89% | 10% | |
| 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 2 Ev Fwd | 2022 | 93% | 6% | |
| Polestar 2 Ev Fwd | 2023 | 93% | 5% | |
| Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd | 2022 | 93% | 5% | |
| Polestar 2 Ev Rwd | 2023 | 96% | 4% | |
| Polestar 2 Plus Ev Fwd | 2022 | 98% | 2% | |
| Polestar 2 Plus Ev Rwd | 2023 | 99% | 1% |
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 component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Polestar diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The Polestar 2 Pilot Plus Ev Awd has the highest average fail rate at 10%.
Which Polestar model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Polestar model in our data is the Polestar 2 Plus Ev Rwd with an average MOT pass rate of 99%. View all Polestar models for full reliability data.
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. This means about 7% of Polestar cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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