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Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common problems

81.0% of Renault Zoes passed the 2024 MOT (22,018 first tests): 77.6% at the first attempt and 3.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 36% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 136.3 (95% CI 133.0–139.7; 100 = normal).

Renault Zoe at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate81.0%incl. 3.4% fixed at the test centre202422018
Passed at the first attempt77.6%all first tests202422018
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 133.0–139.7)136.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 717 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202422018
Biggest excess: Suspension13.5per 1003.3 same-age2019–202465754
Dangerous defects8.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202465754
Advisory items85.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202465754
strip · Renault Zoe · MOT Risk Index · 136.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Renault Zoe. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 717 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 708 and 726 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Renault Zoe index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank717of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202422018
Best rank within its 95% interval708rankother models held where they are202422018
Worst rank within its 95% interval726rankother models held where they are202422018

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 141.8 to 136.3 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Renault Zoe MOT, and how often?

Renault Zoe MOTs fail most often on suspension: 13.5 per 100 tests, against 3.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 65,754).

bar · Renault Zoe · Suspension · 13.5 vs 3.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension13.5per 1003.32019–20248904
Tyres12per 10010.42019–20247885
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7per 1003.92019–20244597
Brakes3.3per 1003.42019–20242154
Visibility3.1per 1005.42019–20242040
Steering0.4per 1000.62019–2024275

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,754 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Renault Zoe compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Renault Zoe is suspension at age 6: 17.7 failures per 100 tests, against 3.7 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 7,389).

bullet · Renault Zoe · Tyres, age 3 · 6.3 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 6.3 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.5 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 1.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 7.7 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 5.2 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 9.3 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.3 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 36.3per 1004.22019–202419306
Brakes, age 31.5per 1001.82019–202419306
Suspension, age 31.3per 1000.62019–202419306
Tyres, age 47.7per 1004.52019–202414698
Brakes, age 41.6per 1002.42019–202414698
Suspension, age 45.2per 1001.22019–202414698
Tyres, age 59.3per 1005.12019–20249354
Brakes, age 52.3per 1003.12019–20249354
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 513.7per 1002.22019–20249354
Tyres, age 69.6per 1005.52019–20247389
Brakes, age 62.7per 1003.82019–20247389
Suspension, age 617.7per 1003.72019–20247389
Tyres, age 710.0per 1006.02019–20245517
Brakes, age 73.3per 1004.52019–20245517
Suspension, age 718.9per 1005.72019–20245517
Tyres, age 810.1per 1006.32019–20244449
Brakes, age 83.1per 1005.42019–20244449
Suspension, age 819.7per 1007.82019–20244449

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Renault Zoe's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Renault Zoe advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 26.8% of the time.

funnel · Renault Zoe · Suspension · 26.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 26.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension26.8% next failmedian model2019–20243249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment13.8% next failmedian model2019–2024802
Tyres11.9% next failmedian model2019–202411673
Brakes7.2% next failmedian model2019–20244296
Identification of the vehicle3.8% next failmedian model2019–2024609
Road wheels0.9% next failmedian model2019–2024751
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20242432

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Renault Zoe got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Renault Zoe MOTs flag tyres most: 48.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 65,754).

bar · Renault Zoe · Tyres · 48.4 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres48.4per 10039.72019–202431846
Brakes15per 10034.72019–20249885
Suspension9per 10026.22019–20245942
Non-component advisories6.4per 1007.82019–20244207
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.8per 1002.82019–20241817
Road Wheels2.1per 10012019–20241405

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,754 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Renault Zoe?

For Renault Zoes aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 11.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 10,552).

bar · Renault Zoe · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 6.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20247200
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20247200
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20247200
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20247200
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20247200
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20247200
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247200
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247200
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20242213
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20242213
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20242213
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–20242213
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20242213
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242213
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242213
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242213
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20241345
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20241345
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20241345
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20241345
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–20241345
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241345
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass11.3% next fail2019–202410552
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–202410552
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–202410552
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202410552
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–202410552
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202410552
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202410552
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410552
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410552
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410552
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory15.5% next fail2019–20246200
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–20246200
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20246200
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20246200
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20246200
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20246200
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20246200
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20246200
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20246200
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20246200
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail19.7% next fail2019–20245282
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail11.8% next fail2019–20245282
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–20245282
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20245282
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–20245282
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245282
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245282
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20245282
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20245282
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20245282
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass17.0% next fail2019–20243862
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20243862
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20243862
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20243862
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20243862
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20243862
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20243862
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243862
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243862
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory20.8% next fail2019–20242871
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–20242871
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–20242871
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20242871
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20242871
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20242871
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20242871
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242871
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242871
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242871
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail23.5% next fail2019–20243559
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–20243559
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–20243559
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20243559
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20243559
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20243559
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20243559
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243559
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243559
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243559
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 206 cars)22.3% next fail2019–2024206
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 206 cars)9.7% next fail2019–2024206
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 206 cars)8.7% next fail2019–2024206
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 206 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024206
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 206 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024206
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 206 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024206
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 206 cars)2.4% next fail2019–2024206
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 183 cars)17.5% next fail2019–2024183
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 183 cars)10.9% next fail2019–2024183
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 183 cars)9.3% next fail2019–2024183
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 183 cars)9.3% next fail2019–2024183
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 183 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024183
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 183 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024183
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 183 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024183
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 306 cars)20.3% next fail2019–2024306
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 306 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024306
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 306 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024306
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 306 cars)7.8% next fail2019–2024306
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 306 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024306
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 306 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024306
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 306 cars)2.6% next fail2019–2024306

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Renault Zoe get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Renault Zoe gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 28.4 major and 3.4 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Renault Zoe · Dangerous defects · 8.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 8.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects8.6per 10011.22019–202465754

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 65,754 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Renault Zoe still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Renault Zoe go from 11.8% at age 3 to 36.2% at age 11 (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 31.1–41.6%), against 33.2% for all cars aged 11 (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 31.1–41.6%) (2024, n = 22,018).

line · Renault Zoe · Age 3 · 11.8 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 11.8. Age 11 (rough esti: 36.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.8% failed first time12.420246158
Age 413.5% failed first time13.120246104
Age 529.5% failed first time15.120242313
Age 635.9% failed first time17.520241818
Age 736.5% failed first time20.220241030
Age 835.7% failed first time23.320241536
Age 938.5% failed first time26.520241714
Age 1041.4% failed first time30.12024819
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 31.1–41.6%)36.2% failed first time33.22024315

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Renault Zoe compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 8 of 9 ages shown, Renault Zoes fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 6, where they fail more often: 32.7% against 18.4% (2024, n = 7,389).

line · Renault Zoe · Age 3 · 12.7 vs 12.5 · 2024
Age 3: 12.7. Age 11: 36.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.7% fail12.5202419306
Age 417.9% fail13.5202414698
Age 527.9% fail15.720249354
Age 632.7% fail18.420247389
Age 733.9% fail22.320245517
Age 835.5% fail27.720244449
Age 938.4% fail32.320242905
Age 1042.0% fail36.220241141
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1136.4% fail37.12024316

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Renault Zoe years should I avoid?

The Renault Zoe build year that fails most for its age is 2018: index 115.5 (95% CI 110.2–120.7) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 7,355).

Build year matters for the Renault Zoe: 2018 Renault Zoes fail more than their age would predict, 2020 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Renault Zoe · Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 1,631 tests, 95% interval 89.7–105.5) · 97.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 1,631 tests, 95% interval 89.7–105.5)97.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241631
Build year 201496.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245042
Build year 2015101.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410538
Build year 2016100.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249371
Build year 2017 (worse for its age)113.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245585
Build year 2018 (worse for its age)115.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247355
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)114.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246967
Build year 2020 (better for its age)81.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Renault Zoe MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Renault Zoe MOT: about £50 (up to about £95 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 22,018).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Renault Zoe · Expected repair bill · 49.9 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill49.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue22018
Estimated range lower49.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue22018
Estimated range upper94.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue22018
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)24.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue22018
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)10.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue22018
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)9.8GBP expected contribution140price catalogue22018
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)5.0GBP expected contribution150price catalogue22018

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Renault Zoe more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 8 fail less often for their age than the Renault Zoe and 0 as often or more. The Renault Zoe has an MOT Risk Index of 136.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 22,018).

bar · Renault Zoe · Renault Zoe (this model) · 136.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Renault Zoe (this model)136.3index100 = normal202422018
Tesla Model 3124.7index136.3202467619
Nissan Leaf103.4index136.3202445716
Audi e-tron79.2index136.3202413450
Jaguar I-Pace59.1index136.3202418005
Honda e81index136.320241473
MG 5132.1index136.320248734
Mercedes-Benz EQC131.1index136.320247205
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tesla Model X116.7index136.320246113

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Renault Zoe normally do?

At age 8, the median Renault Zoe had covered 38,204 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 28,864 to 49,913 miles (2024, n = 1,536).

line · Renault Zoe · Age 3 median · 18767 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 18767. Age 11 P75 (rough : 66367. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median18767miles20246158
Age 3 P2512858miles20246158
Age 3 P7526814miles20246158
Age 4 median23808miles20246104
Age 4 P2516001miles20246104
Age 4 P7533261miles20246104
Age 5 median27223miles20242313
Age 5 P2518407miles20242313
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7537647miles20242313
Age 6 median34694miles20241818
Age 6 P2524558miles20241818
Age 6 P7548810miles20241818
Age 7 median43180miles20241030
Age 7 P2530242miles20241030
Age 7 P7558098miles20241030
Age 8 median38204miles20241536
Age 8 P2528864miles20241536
Age 8 P7549913miles20241536
Age 9 median43274miles20241714
Age 9 P2533325miles20241714
Age 9 P7555078miles20241714
Age 10 median48759miles2024819
Age 10 P2536664miles2024819
Age 10 P7562344miles2024819
Age 11 median (rough estimate)52561miles2024315
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)39789miles2024315
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)66367miles2024315

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Renault Zoe MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 13.9% of Renault Zoes with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 34.1% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 12,907). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Renault Zoe · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 13.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles13.9% failed first time202412737
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles24.5% failed first time20241651
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 27.4–41.5%)34.1% failed first time2024170
Age 6–9, <40k miles31.1% failed first time20243108
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles41.1% failed first time20242498
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 45.5–55%)50.2% failed first time2024424
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 23.2–32.7%)27.7% failed first time2024339
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles44.9% failed first time2024592
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 39.3–54%)46.6% failed first time2024174

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Renault Zoe last?

0.3% of Renault Zoes tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 213).

line · Renault Zoe · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.4%) · 0.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.3. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.4%)0.3% of tested cars2024213
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars202423
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 6 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Renault Zoe driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Renault Zoe index is 158.9, against 133.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 22,018).

slope · Renault Zoe · Age and mileage adjusted index · 158.9 vs 133.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 133.9 vs 158.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index158.9index133.92019–202422018

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Renault Zoe fuel fails its MOT less?

All Renault Zoes tested were electric: 22.4% failed first time (2024, n = 22,018).

bar · Renault Zoe · Electric · 22.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Electric22.4% fail first timeother fuels202422018

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Renault Zoe fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Renault Zoe range from 13.2% in the Nottingham (NG) postcode area to 40.3% in the Dundee (DD) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Renault Zoe · Dundee (DD) · 40.3 vs 22.4 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 16%. 33%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD)40.3% fail first time22.42024615
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 30.2–40.2%)35.1% fail first time22.42024345
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 26.6–40.8%)33.3% fail first time22.42024168
Nottingham (NG)13.2% fail first time22.420241406
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 9.8–17.7%)13.3% fail first time22.42024279
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 10.3–16.9%)13.3% fail first time22.42024407
Truro (TR)33.0% fail first time22.42024688
Swindon (SN)32.8% fail first time22.42024738
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Aberdeen (AB)31.7% fail first time22.42024678
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 24.5–39.4%)31.5% fail first time22.42024146
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 26.1–37.0%)31.3% fail first time22.42024275
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 26.3–36.5%)31.2% fail first time22.42024311
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 26.0–35.2%)30.4% fail first time22.42024381
Edinburgh (EH)29.3% fail first time22.420241264
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 22.0–36.6%)28.8% fail first time22.42024146
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 23.2–34.7%)28.6% fail first time22.42024234
Bath (BA)28.6% fail first time22.420241200
Newcastle (NE)28.2% fail first time22.42024825
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 23.4–32.1%)27.5% fail first time22.42024396
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 22.3–33.4%)27.5% fail first time22.42024247
Brighton (BN)27.3% fail first time22.42024971
London W (W)27.2% fail first time22.42024646
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 22.5–32.0%)27.0% fail first time22.42024330
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 22.1–32.2%)26.9% fail first time22.42024294
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 20.0–34.5%)26.6% fail first time22.42024139
Chelmsford (CM)26.5% fail first time22.42024520
Hemel Hempstead (HP)26.2% fail first time22.42024648
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 20.4–33.0%)26.2% fail first time22.42024183
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 19.3–33.9%)25.9% fail first time22.42024135
Leeds (LS)25.9% fail first time22.42024688
Guildford (GU)25.8% fail first time22.420241227
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 21.3–30.8%)25.8% fail first time22.42024322
Cambridge (CB)25.8% fail first time22.42024807
Manchester (M)25.6% fail first time22.42024535
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 19.3–32.8%)25.5% fail first time22.42024157
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 20.8–30.5%)25.3% fail first time22.42024308
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 18.3–33.7%)25.2% fail first time22.42024119
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 20.4–30.7%)25.2% fail first time22.42024270
York (YO)25.1% fail first time22.42024570
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 20.3–30.5%)25.1% fail first time22.42024275
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 456 tests, 95% interval 21.2–29.2%)25% fail first time22.42024456
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 20.7–29.7%)24.9% fail first time22.42024353
Southampton (SO)24.7% fail first time22.420241253
Swansea (SA)24.7% fail first time22.42024607
Chester (CH)24.6% fail first time22.42024529
Gloucester (GL)24.6% fail first time22.420241271
London NW (NW)24.4% fail first time22.420241391
Bristol (BS)24.3% fail first time22.420242329
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 19.4–30.0%)24.3% fail first time22.42024247
Milton Keynes (MK)24.2% fail first time22.420241566
Glasgow (G)24.1% fail first time22.420241592
Northampton (NN)23.9% fail first time22.42024844
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)23.8% fail first time22.42024602
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 19.9–27.7%)23.6% fail first time22.42024458
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 19.2–28.6%)23.6% fail first time22.42024314
Coventry (CV)23.6% fail first time22.42024794
Oxford (OX)23.5% fail first time22.420241165
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 19.8–27.7%)23.5% fail first time22.42024434
Ipswich (IP)23.4% fail first time22.42024781
Norwich (NR)23.3% fail first time22.42024881
London N (N)23.2% fail first time22.42024547
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 18.2–28.9%)23.1% fail first time22.42024238
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 398 tests, 95% interval 19.0–27.2%)22.9% fail first time22.42024398
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 408 tests, 95% interval 19.0–27.1%)22.8% fail first time22.42024408
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 18.6–27.3%)22.7% fail first time22.42024357
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 18.1–27.3%)22.4% fail first time22.42024313
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 17.0–28.7%)22.3% fail first time22.42024193
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 17.2–28.4%)22.3% fail first time22.42024211
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 18.4–26.5%)22.2% fail first time22.42024405
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 18.0–27.1%)22.2% fail first time22.42024324
Reading (RG)22.2% fail first time22.420241244
Bournemouth (BH)22.1% fail first time22.42024680
Kingston upon Thames (KT)22.0% fail first time22.42024890
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 16.6–28.5%)22.0% fail first time22.42024182
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 16.6–28.2%)21.9% fail first time22.42024192
Lancaster (LA)21.8% fail first time22.42024683
Portsmouth (PO)21.7% fail first time22.42024867
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 337 tests, 95% interval 17.6–26.4%)21.7% fail first time22.42024337
Tonbridge (TN)21.6% fail first time22.42024847
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 17.9–25.9%)21.6% fail first time22.42024403
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 17.2–26.3%)21.4% fail first time22.42024313
Bromley (BR)21.4% fail first time22.42024823
Cardiff (CF)21.0% fail first time22.42024723
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 16.6–25.9%)20.9% fail first time22.42024292
Sheffield (S)20.9% fail first time22.420241208
Stockport (SK)20.8% fail first time22.42024634
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 17.1–24.7%)20.7% fail first time22.42024435
Redhill (RH)20.6% fail first time22.42024921
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 15.9–26.2%)20.6% fail first time22.42024233
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 15.9–25.9%)20.5% fail first time22.42024249
Enfield (EN)20.3% fail first time22.420241040
Exeter (EX)20.2% fail first time22.42024808
London E (E) (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 15.8–24.7%)19.9% fail first time22.42024312
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 371 tests, 95% interval 16.0–24.0%)19.7% fail first time22.42024371
Leicester (LE)19.5% fail first time22.42024759
Birmingham (B)19.2% fail first time22.420241138
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 13.8–24.6%)18.6% fail first time22.42024199
Peterborough (PE)18.6% fail first time22.420241104
London SE (SE)18.4% fail first time22.42024640
Derby (DE)18.2% fail first time22.42024906
Croydon (CR)18.1% fail first time22.42024827
Watford (WD)18.0% fail first time22.42024738
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 266 tests, 95% interval 12.9–21.9%)16.9% fail first time22.42024266
St Albans (AL)16.9% fail first time22.42024627
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 11.2–22.0%)15.9% fail first time22.42024176
Twickenham (TW)15.9% fail first time22.42024826
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 9.8–22.7%)15.1% fail first time22.42024119
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 10.0–21.3%)14.8% fail first time22.42024149
Southend-on-Sea (SS)14.6% fail first time22.42024603
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 11.0–18.2%)14.2% fail first time22.42024366

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Renault Zoe rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Renault Zoe MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.2 times the national rate: 0.18% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 22,018).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Renault Zoe · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.2 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.2ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers22018

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Renault Zoe ULEZ compliant?

All Renault Zoes tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Renault Zoe · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate202422018

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Renault Zoe?

Of failed Renault Zoe MOTs, 43.4% were retested the same day and a further 54.1% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 11,949).

bar · Renault Zoe · Same-day retest · 43.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest43.4%failed initial tests2019–202411949
Retest within 10 days54.1%failed initial tests2019–202411949
Clean MOT streak35.0%observed chains2019–20249900
Repeat advisory20.4%observed chains2019–20249900
Decreasing odometer0.4% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202415875

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Renault Zoe?

Renault Zoes aged 5 to 7 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 23.8% of tests, against 40.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 9,942).

bullet · Renault Zoe · Low-use first-time failure · 23.8 vs 40.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 23.8 vs 40.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure23.8%40.52019–20249942
Low-use gap-16.7percentage points8–12k miles2019–20249942

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Renault Zoe likely to last?

Renault Zoes aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.5 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 10, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Renault Zoe · Age 5 · 2.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 52.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 10)1.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 10)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Renault Zoes are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Renault Zoes tested at ages 4 to 6, about 11 were tested at age 10 (2024, n = 1,141).

line · Renault Zoe · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 11: 3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202419306
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202414698
Age 589.3% of age 4–6 baseline20249354
Age 670.5% of age 4–6 baseline20247389
Age 752.6% of age 4–6 baseline20245517
Age 842.5% of age 4–6 baseline20244449
Age 927.7% of age 4–6 baseline20242905
Age 1010.9% of age 4–6 baseline20241141
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 113% of age 4–6 baseline2024316

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Renault Zoe fails, does it fail again?

28.6% of Renault Zoes that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 25.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 2,449). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 26.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Renault Zoe · Repeat after fail · 28.6 vs 25.1 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 28.6 vs 25.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail28.6%25.12019–20242449

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Renault Zoe faults come together?

On Renault Zoes, brakes and steering failures turn up together 7.0 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 39).

Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 5.0–9.6)7.0liftexpected joint rate202439
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 3.9–6.6)5.1liftexpected joint rate202460
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.6)5.1liftexpected joint rate202456
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.2–7.3)5.0liftexpected joint rate202426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 3.3–6.4)4.7liftexpected joint rate202440
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.9–7.0)4.6liftexpected joint rate202422
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.0)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024100
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.2)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024314
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.0)3.6liftexpected joint rate202436
Brakes + Suspension3.6liftexpected joint rate2024520
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.2)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024141
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.4liftexpected joint rate20241040
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024236
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.9)3.2liftexpected joint rate202420
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.0)3.1liftexpected joint rate202472
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.6)3.1liftexpected joint rate202426
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.2)3liftexpected joint rate202433
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate2024736
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024413
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024343
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.5)2.7liftexpected joint rate202452
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 465 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024465
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202452
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.5liftexpected joint rate202445
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate202423
Suspension + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate20241306
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.0–2.4)1.6liftexpected joint rate202424
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Renault Zoe had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns matched to the Renault Zoe; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched6campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register22018

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Renault Zoe cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Renault Zoes tested at age 5, about 29 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 41 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 4 and 5, 16.04 percentage points (2024).

Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.8% fail first time20246158
Age 413.4% fail first time20246104
Age 529.5% fail first time20242313
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,818 tests, 95% interval 33.8–38.1%)35.9% fail first time20241818
Age 7 (rough estimate: 1,030 tests, 95% interval 33.6–39.5%)36.5% fail first time20241030
Age 8 (rough estimate: 1,536 tests, 95% interval 33.4–38.2%)35.7% fail first time20241536
Age 9 (rough estimate: 1,714 tests, 95% interval 36.2–40.8%)38.5% fail first time20241714
Age 10 (rough estimate: 819 tests, 95% interval 38.1–44.8%)41.4% fail first time2024819
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 31.1–41.6%)36.2% fail first time2024315

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Renault Zoe fail inspections in other countries too?

In Norway, 32.9% of Renault Zoes failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 33.7% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 9,638 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Renault Zoe · Norway · 32.9 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 32.9 vs 33.7. Netherlands: 43.1 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway32.9% failed33.72024 by country9638
Netherlands43.1% failed50.82024 by country7864

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Renault Zoe MOT matter?

Renault Zoes fail first time most in January (25.6%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in June (20.6%) (2024, n = 22,018).

line · Renault Zoe · January · 25.6 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 25.6. December: 24.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Renault Zoe: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January25.6% fail first time31.120243879
February23.5% fail first time30.020243578
March22.5% fail first time28.320245337
April22.9% fail first time29.820243500
May22.9% fail first time28.820244874
June20.6% fail first time28.120246336
July23.9% fail first time29.320245863
August23.5% fail first time29.220245606
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September22.0% fail first time28.220248109
October25.1% fail first time30.320246915
November24.1% fail first time30.620246541
December24.0% fail first time29.320245216

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 22,018 initial Renault Zoe tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 22,018 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Renault Zoe MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/renault-zoe/

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Renault Zoe MOT: quick answers

What is the Renault Zoe first-time MOT pass rate?

77.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (22,018 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 22,018 primary tests: 22.43% failed first time and 81.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 136.3 is shown separately.