2013 Renault Zoe · 1,075 MOT tests
2013 Renault Zoe reliability
2013 Renault Zoes fail 37% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Zoe years (1,075 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- 37%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 48,681
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,075
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (300% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Renault Zoe
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.8%
- Tyres10.6%
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Brakes5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Steering1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.72%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.33%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.23%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Stop lamp not working 2.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (5.12%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.84%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (3.72%)
Is a 2013 Renault Zoe reliable?
2013 Renault Zoes fail 37% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Zoe years (1,075 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Renault Zoe MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.4% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.72% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Renault Zoe have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Renault Zoe shows 48,681 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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