RENAULT ZOE MOT pass rate
76.9% of 19,219 RENAULT ZOE MOT tests pass.
The ZOE passes its MOT 76.9% of the time — well above the average across all RENAULT models, which sits at 69.5%.
At 76.9%, The RENAULT ZOE passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the RENAULT ZOE tested at 0–3 years pass 91.2% of the time, compared with just 68.6% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.2% | 4,499 | 20,200 miles |
| 3–6 years | 77.0% | 6,187 | 30,150 miles |
| 6–10 years | 69.4% | 7,798 | 44,086 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.6% | 735 | 54,273 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT ZOE
The most common reason the RENAULT ZOE fails its MOT is suspension — present in 52.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52.0% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.8% | Not working |
| Tyres | 35.8% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 14.1% | Excessively binding |
| Visibility | 9.2% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 2.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
Related RENAULT models
- RENAULT CLIO — 64.7% pass rate
- RENAULT CAPTUR — 82.8% pass rate
- RENAULT TRAFIC — 66.6% pass rate
- RENAULT MEGANE — 63.5% pass rate
- RENAULT KADJAR — 83.4% pass rate
- RENAULT KANGOO — 62.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the RENAULT ZOE?
- 76.9% of RENAULT ZOE MOT tests pass, based on 19,219 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the RENAULT ZOE?
- The most common reason the RENAULT ZOE fails its MOT is suspension — present in 52.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the RENAULT ZOE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the RENAULT service history guide for how to check and keep one.