2014 · 10 years old at test · Electric mostly

2014 Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common faults

806 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 806 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    21 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension24.4%
  2. Lights & electrics19.6%
  3. Tyres11.9%
  4. Brakes8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Steering4.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Renault Zoe?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2014 Renault Zoe cars passed their MOT first time, across 806 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Zoe?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Renault Zoe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).