2020 Renault Zoe · 8,739 MOT tests
2020 Renault Zoe reliability
2020 Renault Zoes fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Zoe years (8,739 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- 12.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 23,060
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,739
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 96% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7% of tests fail here (76% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Renault Zoe
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Brakes1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Suspension0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Wheels0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.19%
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 1.49%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.73%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.63%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.49%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.77%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.31%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.69%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.56%)
Is a 2020 Renault Zoe reliable?
2020 Renault Zoes fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Zoe years (8,739 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Renault Zoe MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.19% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.49% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Renault Zoe have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Renault Zoe shows 23,060 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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