Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD reliable?

Based on MOT data from 170 vehicles, the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD (2021)

170 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD

CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Polestar 2 EV AWD is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 89.9% — nearly 10 percentage points ahead of the UK average of 80%. The dangerous defect rate stands at a low 8.2%, so safety concerns are minimal for buyers in this cohort.

These cars are running around 36,800 miles at their typical test, which is spot-on for the age, and they're averaging just 0.23 failures per vehicle — suggesting mechanical soundness across the board. The 1.5 advisories per car are mostly minor wear items rather than structural problems, so if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection done to flag any electrical or suspension wear, but don't expect to find major hidden costs.

We have limited data for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 26k–49k

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These stats describe 170 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 170 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

36,829

typical

25,528

low mileage

48,509

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWD vehicles fall between 25,528 and 48,509 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,528 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 25,528–48,509 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV AWDs sit.

⚠ Over 65,487 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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