2016 Renault Zoe · 5,184 MOT tests
2016 Renault Zoe reliability
2016 Renault Zoes fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 98% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Zoe years (5,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- 33.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 98% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 34,125
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,184
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 101% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 18.1% of tests fail here (429% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Renault Zoe
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.1%
- Tyres10.8%
- Lights and electrics10.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Brakes2.4%
- Steering0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 11.17%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 3.32%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.03%
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 2.82%
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 2.64%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.37%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.14%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.88%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.26%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (3.86%)
Is a 2016 Renault Zoe reliable?
2016 Renault Zoes fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 98% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Zoe years (5,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Zoe MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (11.17% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.32% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Zoe have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Renault Zoe shows 34,125 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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