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

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 FWD?

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 FWD?

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 FWD reliable?

Based on MOT data from 630 vehicles, the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV FWD has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, 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 FWD?

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 FWD (2021)

630 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV FWD

CarHunch analysed 630 real MOT records for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV FWD. 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 is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 92% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects affecting only 8.2% of the fleet, which is reassuringly low. This electric car is showing no red flags on safety grounds.

At just over 36,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars are being driven conservatively, which partly explains why they're failing so rarely (0.22 failures per vehicle on average). Advisories average 1.3 per car, suggesting minor wear rather than systemic issues; if you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on battery health and charging system condition, since those are the components most specific to EV ownership.

The 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV FWD passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

36k

Middle half: 27k–49k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 630 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 630 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,672 Polestar Polestar 2 EV FWD vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 37.2%

3,226

Black 19.6%

1,700

Blue 15.2%

1,316

Grey 14.8%

1,284

White 11.2%

973

Gold 2%

173

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV FWD 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.

36,084

typical

27,006

low mileage

48,998

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV FWD vehicles fall between 27,006 and 48,998 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,006 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.

✓ 27,006–48,998 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 EV FWDs sit.

⚠ Over 66,147 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

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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