2018 · 6 years old at test · Electric mostly

2018 Renault Zoe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,800 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,800 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    78 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    39 marked dangerous
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    53 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension22.3%
  2. Lights & electrics15.5%
  3. Tyres12.1%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%

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 2018 Renault Zoe?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2018 Renault Zoe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,800 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Zoe?

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

Is the 2018 Renault Zoe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).