2021 Renault Zoe · 1,810 MOT tests
2021 Renault Zoe reliability
2021 Renault Zoes fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Zoe years (1,810 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- 13.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Zoes: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 20,358
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,810
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.5% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Renault Zoe
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.5%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.49%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.88%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.72%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.61%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.61%
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 (9.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.48%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.55%) · Tyre showing slight damage (1.1%)
Is a 2021 Renault Zoe reliable?
2021 Renault Zoes fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Zoe years (1,810 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Renault Zoe MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.49% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.44% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Renault Zoe have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Renault Zoe shows 20,358 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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