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22.6%fail rate

Renault Zoe common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Renault Zoe fails its MOT on most often, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 1,121 MOT tests in a recent DVSA sample.

What it fails on, and the fix

Suspension56.1% of failures
Tyres31.2% of failures
Lamps & electrical17.0% of failures
Brakes9.9% of failures
Other3.2% of failures
Usually bodywork or inspection, not a single bolt-on part.
Visibility/wipers2.4% of failures

About 22.6% of MOT tests recorded on the Renault Zoe in this DVSA sample end in a failure. The pattern is consistent: the same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is suspension, which makes up 56.1% of the Renault Zoe's failures, followed by suspension, tyres, lamps & electrical, brakes. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

Other models

Renault Clio MOT failures28.0% failure rateRenault Trafic MOT failures30.9% failure rateRenault Megane MOT failures28.1% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures22.8% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain