2020 Renault Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,463 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.0% in the 60-90k group versus 7.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 598 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 164 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 121 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 106 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 56 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 36 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 159 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 130 |
| 3 | Washers | 94 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 55 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 50 |
| 6 | Wipers | 44 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.4% | 1,984 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 852 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 529 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.7% | 146 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 134 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 66 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,511 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 2,662 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 265 | 14.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,762 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 2,809 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 2,878 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50
Before buying a 2020 Renault Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Renault Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50s pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 8,463 2020 Renault Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50?
Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2020 Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,463 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.