2018 Renault Zoe · 5,998 MOT tests
2018 Renault Zoe reliability
2018 Renault Zoes fail 28.9% of first MOT tests, 115% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Zoe years (5,998 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- 28.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 115% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,991
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,998
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 101% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 96% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 14.1% of tests fail here (876% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Zoe
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.1%
- Tyres9.8%
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Brakes2.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.95%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.68%
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 2.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.17%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.13%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (15.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.84%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.52%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.5%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (3.2%)
Is a 2018 Renault Zoe reliable?
2018 Renault Zoes fail 28.9% of first MOT tests, 115% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Zoe years (5,998 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Zoe MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.95% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.68% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Zoe have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Renault Zoe shows 28,991 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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