2015 · 9 years old at test · Electric mostly

2015 Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,680 MOT tests in 2024. 61.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time61.6%
Failed or needed repairs38.4%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,680 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    58 marked dangerous
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.4%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    45 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.2%
  2. Lights & electrics19.0%
  3. Tyres11.4%
  4. Brakes6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Steering1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  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 weakened11.3%
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour6.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%

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 2015 Renault Zoe?

In 2024, 61.6% of 2015 Renault Zoe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,680 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 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).