Polestar Reliability UK 2026
How reliable is a Polestar? Here’s a data-led reliability profile based on first-time MOT pass rates, model-level breakdown, top failure categories, and a buyer’s verdict.
Polestar reliability snapshot: first-time MOT pass rate 89.9% (+25.9 pp vs the UK average of 64%). Across 3 Polestar models, the typical dangerous-defect rate is 0.79% and the average retest rate is 7.4%. Polestar sits well above the UK average on first-time MOT performance. For a buyer focused on long-term reliability, it's a solid badge — though individual mileage and service history still matter more than brand.
Polestar first-time MOT pass rate
89.9%
Implied failure rate: 10.1% · UK average pass rate: 64%
+25.9 pp
0.79%
7.4%
How Polestar compares to the UK average
The UK national first-time MOT pass rate is 64%, with about 36% of cars failing on the first attempt.Polestar’s pass rate of 89.9% is 25.9 percentage points above that benchmark. That ’s a brand-average figure — individual Polestar models range from the high 60s to above 90%, so model and age matter more than the badge.
Most reliable Polestar models
Ranked by first-time MOT pass rate across our reliability dataset. Restricted to models with meaningful sample size.
Most problematic Polestar models
The Polestar models in our dataset with the lowest first-time MOT pass rates. A low pass rate doesn’t mean a bad car — older platforms naturally accumulate wear faster — but it does mean a pre-purchase MOT history check is essential.
Run a free MOT check on a specific Polestar
Brand averages set expectations — a single car’s history is what actually decides whether it’s worth buying.
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Top MOT failure categories for Polestar
Aggregated across 3 Polestar models in our dataset, weighted by sample size.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Tyres
Suspension
Brakes
Exhaust, fuel and emissions
Related reading
Polestar MOT check
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Polestar common faults
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Polestar reliability — FAQ
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Check a Polestar’s MOT history
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Source: MOT Checkup analysis of DVSA MOT test data. Brand-average pass rate is sample-size weighted across 3 Polestar models in our dataset. Individual cars vary considerably — always check the specific registration’s MOT history before buying.