2019 · 5 years old at test · Electric mostly

2019 Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common faults

2,289 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,289 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    99 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    44 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    28 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.1%
  2. Lights & electrics12.0%
  3. Tyres11.6%
  4. Brakes5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure21.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%

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 2019 Renault Zoe?

In 2024, 70.5% of 2019 Renault Zoe cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,289 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Zoe?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; 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 2019 Renault Zoe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).