2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common faults

5,912 MOT tests in 2024. 86.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.5%
Failed or needed repairs13.5%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,912 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    160 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    141 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.2%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Renault Zoe?

In 2024, 86.5% of 2020 Renault Zoe cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,912 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Renault Zoe?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Renault Zoe reliable at MOT time?

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