2021 Polestar 2 EV FWD Electric · OV71 XAN

The Polestar 2 presents a clean bill of health following its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025 at 25,167 miles, where it passed with zero defects after a same-day retest. That retest was triggered by an initial failure for an offside front tyre below the 1.6mm minimum and a nearside front tyre worn to 3mm in places on the 245/40/20 tyres. The immediate pass on the same day indicates the owner replaced or addressed the tyres promptly. The maintenance trend is therefore stable and currently strong, with no outstanding advisories or recurring mechanical faults on record. The mileage pattern tells a story of very low use. In November 2024 the car had covered just 12,898 miles. By October 2025, 11 months later, it had reached 25,167 miles, adding 12,269 miles in under a year. That is a significant acceleration compared to the prior years, when the car averaged roughly 5,000 miles annually from new. The jump suggests a change in ownership or usage pattern, possibly from a lightly used first keeper to a more regular commuter. The overall average of around 5,003 miles per year remains well below typical UK figures, which keeps general wear on suspension bushes, drivetrain components, and brake consumables to a minimum. The 2024 test at 12,898 miles flagged an offside rear inner brake disc as worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened, alongside an advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Brake disc pitting at such low mileage is unusual and may point to the car standing for extended periods, allowing surface corrosion to develop on the discs. The repeated appearance of tyre wear issues, both in 2024 and 2025, suggests the car has been driven hard enough to scrub the edges of the front rubber despite the modest total mileage. Buyers should inspect the inner faces of all brake discs for pitting depth beyond surface rust, check whether the rear calipers are binding, and examine the condition of the replacement tyres fitted after the October 2025 failure to confirm correct specification and even wear. Given the low mileage and clean recent pass, structural rust and exhaust corrosion are unlikely concerns for a 2021 EV. The absence of suspension, steering, or brake system failures across the record is encouraging. A test drive should focus on any pulling under braking that could indicate a binding caliper, and a physical check of all tyre sidewalls and inner edges will confirm whether the wear pattern has been corrected or is recurring.