2021 Renault Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,030 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Renault Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 88.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.6% in the 60-90k group versus 9.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.3% | 86 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 21 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 5 |
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 | 27 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 3 | Wipers | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 10 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 7 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 7 |
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 | 26.4% | 272 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 98 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 58 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 3.3% | 34 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 11 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 10 |
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 | 674 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 319 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 34 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 492 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 522 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50
Before buying a 2021 Renault Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (8.3% 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 (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.8% 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 2021 Renault Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50s pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 1,030 2021 Renault Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Renault Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50?
Tyres, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2021 Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 17.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,030 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.