Renault Zoe reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Renault Zoe is a supermini. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 62 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 440 of 442, and 23.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is ball joint (6.3% of tests).
Ranked 440 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 31 of 31 superminis
In 2024, 20,349 Renault Zoes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 23.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Renault Zoe is 61% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 12.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
23.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
12.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,700
Typical age at test: 4 years
Renault Zoe MOT failure rate by age
Most common Renault Zoe MOT faults
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working1.5% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5% of tests
What the Renault Zoe fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.1% | ▲ 4.5× as often |
| Tyres | 8.9% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 6.6% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Brakes | 2.8% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 2.5% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
What MPG does the Renault Zoe do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 130 to 250 miles.
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Any Renault Zoe first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Official figures for 42 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2025.
Fuel types
Electric
Electric range
130–250 miles
Efficiency
3.0–4.7 mi/kWh
Power
80–135 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Dynamique Nav Q90 Z.E. 40 Quick Charge Lease Bat90 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Zoe i Dynamique Nav Q90 Z.E. 40 Quick Charge Own Ba90 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Zoe Signature Nav Q90 Z.E.40 Quick Charge Lease Batt90 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Zoe i Signature Nav Q90 Z.E.40 Quick Charge Own Bat90 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE i Iconic R110 Z.E. 50110 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE i Iconic R110 Z.E. 50 Rapid Charge110 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE i Play R110 Z.E. 50110 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE i Venture Edition R110 Rapid Charge110 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE S Edition R110 EV 50 Rapid Charge MY22110 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE SE R110 EV 50 Rapid Charge MY22110 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE ZOE Iconic R110 EV 50 MY22110 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE GT Edition R135 EV 50 Rapid Charge MY22135 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE GT Line + R135 EV 50 Rapid Charge MY22135 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE GT R135 EV 50 Rapid Charge MY22135 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ZOE i GT Line R135 Z.E. 50135 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 42 versions.
What a Renault Zoe costs to fuel
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Renault Zoe reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Renault Zoe is 61% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 62 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Renault Zoe?
The most common MOT fault is “Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn”, found in 6.3% of tests. It fails on suspension and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Renault Zoe do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 130 to 250 miles.
›How much is road tax on a Renault Zoe?
Any Renault Zoe first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Renault Zoes fail their MOT?
23.5% of Renault Zoes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 12.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Renault Zoe combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.