Renault Zoe
From 15,988 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Zoes fare better: 2019 models pass at 77.8% vs 74% for 2013.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,837 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,837 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 625 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 385 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 299 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 251 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 208 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 204 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 197 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 144 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 137 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 69.6% of Zoe failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £122.
Renault Zoe on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 438 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 437.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 27,118 | 569 | +1 | -0 | +186 |
| 2025 Q2 | 27,007 | 494 | +0 | -219 | -219 |
| 2025 Q1 | 27,294 | 426 | +0 | -0 | +85 |
| 2024 Q4 | 27,244 | 391 | +0 | -219 | -219 |
| 2024 Q3 | 27,485 | 369 | +0 | -0 | +116 |
| 2024 Q2 | 27,403 | 335 | +9 | -262 | -253 |
| 2024 Q1 | 27,663 | 328 | +82 | -18 | +64 |
| 2023 Q4 | 27,634 | 293 | +112 | -187 | -75 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50 | Battery Electric | 3,191 | 13% |
| Zoe Gt Line + Rapid Chrge Ev50 | Battery Electric | 2,694 | 11% |
| Zoe Dynamique Nav Ze 40 Auto | Battery Electric | 2,547 | 10% |
| Zoe Gt Line Rapid Charge Ev 50 | Battery Electric | 2,122 | 8% |
| Zoe Dynamique Nav Auto | Battery Electric | 2,069 | 8% |
| Zoe Iconic Rapid Charge Ev 50 | Battery Electric | 1,675 | 7% |
| Zoe I Gt Line Ze 50 | Battery Electric | 1,446 | 6% |
| Zoe Dynamique Intens Auto | Battery Electric | 1,407 | 6% |
| Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50 | Battery Electric | 1,288 | 5% |
| Zoe I Dynamique Nav Ze 40 Auto | Battery Electric | 1,214 | 5% |
| Zoe I Iconic Ze 50 | Battery Electric | 1,197 | 5% |
| Zoe Iconic Boost Charge Ev 50 | Battery Electric | 1,062 | 4% |
| Zoe Techno Boost Charge Ev 50 | Battery Electric | 1,025 | 4% |
| Zoe I Play Ze 50 | Battery Electric | 476 | 2% |
| Zoe Gt Ed Rapid Charge Ev 50 | Battery Electric | 374 | 1% |
| Zoe S Edition Rapid Chrge Ev50 | Battery Electric | 372 | 1% |
| Zoe Signature Nav Ze 40 Auto | Battery Electric | 305 | 1% |
| Zoe Riviera Ltd Rpd Chrge Ev50 | Battery Electric | 273 | 1% |
| Zoe Dynamique Zen Auto | Battery Electric | 209 | <1% |
| Zoe I Dyn Nav Quick Ch Ze 40 A | Battery Electric | 203 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 77.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 73.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 75.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 72.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
3 earlier years
| 2015 | 72.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 69.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2013 | 74% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zoes tested had between 30,862 and 60,448 miles on the clock.
At 44,610 median miles, the Zoe has 0.058 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Zoe MOT pass rate?
The Renault Zoe has a 74.2% MOT pass rate based on 15,988 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Zoe?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Zoe is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,837 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Renault Zoes are on UK roads?
There are 27,118 Renault Zoes currently licensed on UK roads, with 569 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Zoe at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Zoe is 44,610 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,862 and 60,448 miles.
Buying a used Zoe?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £122 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.