Polestar POLESTAR 2 - 2022
59.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Polestar POLESTAR 2, model year 2022.
Sample size: 3,724 cars, 4,797 tests and 2,841 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 3,724 cars
The Polestar 2 from 2022 has an overall defect rate of 59 per 100 vehicles, which is 16% lower than the average for cars of the same year at 70 per 100. Notably, this model performs significantly better in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and lights and electrics, where it shows a marked reduction in defects compared to the average. While tyre wear is not specifically highlighted, it is important to note that the Polestar 2 exhibits a higher rate of defects in the 0-31,000 mile range compared to the average, indicating a potential area of concern for early owners. Overall, this model stands out positively in its reliability and safety features compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 3,724 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 60.6% better
12.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
- A steering linkage component: fractured or deformed
Visibility
▲ 13.6% better
10.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade: defective
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 80.7% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Lamp: emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 12.0% worse
91.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 75.0% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
- A body panel or body component: likely to become detached
Equipment
▲ 23.1% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- A seat belt:
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
- A seat belt:
Other
▲ 95.2% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
- Any part of the noise suppression system: insecure
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,082
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 290
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 276
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 231
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 191
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 172
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 104
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 73
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 70
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 290
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 172
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 73
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 5