Renault Zoe
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 17,721 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
17,721
Best Year
2019 (81%)
Years Covered
8
About the Renault Zoe
The Renault Zoe has been tested 17,721 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2013 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 4,225 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 73%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer RENAULT ZOEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 55,398 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 18,121 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Renault Zoe by Year
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