2017 Renault Zoe · 3,589 MOT tests
2017 Renault Zoe reliability
2017 Renault Zoes fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 101% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Zoe years (3,589 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- 32.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 101% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 37,602
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,589
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 98% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 115% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 19.1% of tests fail here (622% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Renault Zoe
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.1%
- Tyres10.7%
- Lights and electrics8.4%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 13.51%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 3.68%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.34%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.28%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2.01%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.5%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.93%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.98%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (3.43%)
Is a 2017 Renault Zoe reliable?
2017 Renault Zoes fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 101% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Zoe years (3,589 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Renault Zoe MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (13.51% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (3.68% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Renault Zoe have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Renault Zoe shows 37,602 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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