2017 · 7 years old at test · Electric mostly

2017 Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,014 MOT tests in 2024. 63.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time63.5%
Failed or needed repairs36.5%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn15.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    56 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    28 marked dangerous
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.6%
  2. Tyres14.7%
  3. Lights & electrics13.7%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Steering0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.6%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour5.8%

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 2017 Renault Zoe?

In 2024, 63.5% of 2017 Renault Zoe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,014 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Zoe?

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

Is the 2017 Renault Zoe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).