2020 Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50 — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,306 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

1,306

MOT tests analysed

10.0%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.6%	73
2	Brakes	3.8%	49
3	Lighting & signalling	2.2%	29
4	Visibility	2.0%	26
5	Suspension	0.8%	10
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.3%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Service brake performance	33
2	Headlamp aim	28
3	Washers	21
4	Tread depth	19
5	Brake discs	16
6	Service brake imbalance	10

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	17.4%	227
2	Brakes	16.5%	216
3	Other defects	3.3%	43
4	Suspension	1.1%	14
5	Road wheels	0.8%	10
6	Visibility	0.8%	10

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Zoe I Play Ze 50
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,002	8.0%
30-60k	266	15.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Zoe I Play Ze 50
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	430	8.4%
2024	422	10.2%
2025	436	11.2%

What to check before buying a 2020 Zoe I Play Ze 50

Before buying a 2020 Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.6% 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.
Brakes (3.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Play Ze 50s pass their MOT?

90.0% of the 1,306 2020 Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50?

Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by brakes (3.8%).

Does the 2020 Zoe I Play Ze 50 get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,306 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.