Renault Zoe

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 17,721 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

17,721

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (81%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Zoe

The Renault Zoe was MOT tested 17,721 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2013 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list electric versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 4,225 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 73%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Zoes pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 3 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Electric)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,160

Per month£97/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Renault Zoe?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-3% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Zoe by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	80%	61	18,121 mi
2019	81%	4,225	29,689 mi
2018	77%	3,252	38,870 mi
2017	78%	2,002	45,804 mi
2016	76%	2,800	40,483 mi
2015	76%	3,243	46,725 mi
2014	73%	1,555	51,895 mi
2013	75%	583	55,398 mi

Questions about the Renault Zoe

Is the Renault Zoe reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2013 to 2020), the Renault Zoe averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 17,721 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Renault Zoe has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Renault Zoe has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 73%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.