2016 · 8 years old at test · Electric mostly

2016 Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,517 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,517 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    69 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.2%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    49 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.9%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.0%
  2. Lights & electrics18.1%
  3. Tyres12.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Brakes3.3%
  6. Steering1.0%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  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 weakened10.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour5.7%

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 2016 Renault Zoe?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2016 Renault Zoe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,517 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 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).