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

Based on MOT data from 2,216 vehicles, the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWD has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, 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 Pilot Plus 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 Pilot Plus EV AWD (2021)

2,216 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWD

CarHunch analysed 2,216 real MOT records for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus 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 Pilot Plus EV AWD is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 90.1% first-time MOT pass rate that sits 10 percentage points above the UK average—and a reassuringly low 9.4% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects. The low failure rate of 0.29 per vehicle and 1.4 advisories per vehicle suggest this is a well-engineered car that rarely needs serious repair work.

At just under 40,000 miles average, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the strong pass performance; however, the median Carhunch score of 55 indicates this remains a mid-range performer overall. If you're buying one, run a pre-purchase inspection on the battery and electrical systems rather than relying on MOT history alone, since electric vehicle faults can fall outside traditional MOT scope.

The 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWD passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.2% 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

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.29

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 28k–50k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.2% 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 2,216 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 2,216 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.4% 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 3,076 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWD vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 33.6%

1,033

Grey 26.4%

813

Blue 17.9%

550

White 15.6%

480

Silver 6.5%

200

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus 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.

37,094

typical

27,615

low mileage

49,784

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWD vehicles fall between 27,615 and 49,784 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,615 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.

✓ 27,615–49,784 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWDs sit.

⚠ Over 67,208 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWD — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Pilot Plus EV AWDs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 2,124 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.29

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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