Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50
From 517 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 81.8% of Zoe I Play 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 £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, 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 |
| 2020 | 88.7% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zoe I Play Ze 50s tested had between 10,735 and 25,302 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,848 median miles, the Zoe I Play Ze 50 has 0.068 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 Play Ze 50 MOT pass rate?
The Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50 has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 517 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50 is 15,848 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,735 and 25,302 miles.
Buying a used Zoe I Play 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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