Renault Zoe 2015: MOT failure rate for its age
31.2% of 10,538 MOT tests of the Renault Zoe first registered in 2015 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 101.5 (95% CI 98.0–104.9; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2015 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 31.2 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 10538 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 98.0–104.9) | 101.5 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 10538 |
| Rank among this model's 8 build years | 5 | of 8 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 10538 |
| Tested in 2024 | 1714 | tests | median 43,274 miles | 2024 | 1714 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2015 Renault Zoe fail at each age?
Cars built in 2015 were tested at ages 4 to 9 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1,832 | 23.9 | 22–25.9 | 19.4 | 122.6 |
| 5 | 1,714 | 25.2 | 23.2–27.3 | 28.1 | 89.7 |
| 6 | 1,753 | 29.4 | 27.3–31.6 | 32.6 | 90.1 |
| 7 | 1,768 | 34.7 | 32.5–36.9 | 32.8 | 105.7 |
| 8 | 1,757 | 36 | 33.8–38.2 | 34.7 | 103.6 |
| 9 | 1,714 | 38.5 | 36.2–40.8 | 37.5 | 102.8 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,538 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2015 Renault Zoe?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2015 is suspension: 22 items per 100 first tests, against 13.5 across all build years of the Renault Zoe. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2015 were tested at ages 4 to 9.
| Failure group | Built 2015, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 22 | 13.5 | 2,320 |
| Tyres | 14.1 | 12 | 1,481 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.5 | 7 | 1,212 |
| Visibility | 3.9 | 3.1 | 409 |
| Brakes | 3.9 | 3.3 | 407 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,538 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2015 compare with the years around it?
Among the 8 published build years of the Renault Zoe, 2015 ranks 5 (1 = fails least for its age). 2014: index 96.8. 2016: index 100.7.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 97.6 | 89.7–105.5 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,631 |
| 2014 | 96.8 | 92.2–101.4 | no different | 5,042 |
| 2015 | 101.5 | 98.0–104.9 | no different | 10,538 |
| 2016 | 100.7 | 96.7–104.6 | no different | 9,371 |
| 2017 | 113.6 | 107.9–119.4 | worse | 5,585 |
| 2018 | 115.5 | 110.2–120.7 | worse | 7,355 |
| 2019 | 114.2 | 108.4–119.9 | worse | 6,967 |
| 2020 | 81.8 | 77.6–85.9 | better | 12,108 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 58,597 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Renault Zoe 2015 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/renault-zoe/2015/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Renault Zoe 2013 · Renault Zoe 2014 · Renault Zoe 2016 · Renault Zoe 2017 · Renault Zoe 2018 · Renault Zoe 2019 · Renault Zoe 2020 · Renault Zoe in Norway · Renault Zoe in the Netherlands · Renault Zoe by postcode area · Renault Zoe body, chassis and structure failures · Renault Zoe brakes failures · Renault Zoe vehicle identification failures · Renault Zoe lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Renault Zoe road wheels failures · Renault Zoe seat belts and airbags failures · Renault Zoe steering failures · Renault Zoe suspension failures · Renault Zoe tyres failures · Renault Zoe visibility failures