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

Based on MOT data from 619 vehicles, the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.4%, 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 Plus 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 Plus EV FWD (2021)

619 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD

CarHunch analysed 619 real MOT records for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Plus 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 Plus is a genuinely reliable performer, passing its MOT first time in 91.4% of cases—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—with only 8.6% ever encountering a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Failures are rare at just 0.22 per vehicle on average, though advisories crop up more often at 1.3 per car, suggesting minor wear items need attention rather than serious problems. The median mileage of 33,766 is modest for a three-year-old car, indicating these vehicles aren't being thrashed, and the combination of low failures with typical advisory rates tells us the Polestar 2 is holding up well with age. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the advisory areas (likely suspension and trim), but the MOT data gives you genuine confidence in the underlying engineering.

The 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.4% 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

92.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 24k–45k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.4% 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 619 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 619 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.6% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Electric (100%)	618	92.4%	0.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,284 Polestar Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 31.3%

1,339

Blue 19.9%

852

Black 18.7%

803

Grey 16.7%

717

White 12%

512

Gold 1.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Plus 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.

33,766

typical

23,558

low mileage

45,277

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Plus EV FWD vehicles fall between 23,558 and 45,277 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,558 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.

✓ 23,558–45,277 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Plus EV FWDs sit.

⚠ Over 61,123 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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