2014 Renault Zoe · 2,750 MOT tests
2014 Renault Zoe reliability
2014 Renault Zoes fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Zoe years (2,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- 38.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 73% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 45,277
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,750
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 20.5% of tests fail here (245% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Renault Zoe
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.5%
- Lights and electrics11.5%
- Tyres9.9%
- Brakes4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Steering2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.27%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.82%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.16%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.02%
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 2.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.36%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.53%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.89%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (3.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.69%)
Is a 2014 Renault Zoe reliable?
2014 Renault Zoes fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Zoe years (2,750 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Renault Zoe MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.27% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.82% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Renault Zoe have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Renault Zoe shows 45,277 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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