2013 · 11 years old at test · Electric mostly

2013 Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common faults

312 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 312 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  8. Washers: not working1.6%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.6%
  2. Lights & electrics12.2%
  3. Tyres10.6%
  4. Brakes7.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Steering2.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted7.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%

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 2013 Renault Zoe?

In 2024, 63.8% of 2013 Renault Zoe cars passed their MOT first time, across 312 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Renault Zoe?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Renault Zoe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).