Renault Zoe I Iconic Ze 50
From 1,634 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Zoe I Iconic Ze 50s fare better: 2021 models pass at 87.3% vs 90% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 55 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 tyre seriously damaged | 55 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 23 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 8 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 8 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 64.4% of Zoe I Iconic Ze 50 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zoe I Iconic Ze 50s tested had between 15,306 and 27,970 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,495 median miles, the Zoe I Iconic Ze 50 has 0.047 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 I Iconic Ze 50 MOT pass rate?
The Renault Zoe I Iconic Ze 50 has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,634 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Zoe I Iconic Ze 50?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Zoe I Iconic Ze 50 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 55 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Zoe I Iconic Ze 50 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Zoe I Iconic Ze 50 is 22,495 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,306 and 27,970 miles.
Buying a used Zoe I Iconic Ze 50?
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.
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