2022 Renault Zoe — MOT failures & pass rate
6,216 MOT tests on the 2022 Renault Zoe are in this dataset, and 92.0% of them passed. Superminis of a similar age fail 6.9% of the time, so this is 1.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.7% of all tests — 4.1 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 112 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.8% once past 60-90k — 2.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 353 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 96 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 82 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 59 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 36 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 26 |
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 | 112 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 73 |
| 3 | Washers | 64 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 46 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 32 |
| 6 | Wipers | 25 |
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 | 21.8% | 1,352 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.8% | 360 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.7% | 354 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.7% | 104 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 78 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 51 |
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 | 5,218 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 944 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 45 | 17.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 222 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 5,991 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Zoe
On a 2022 Zoe, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.7% 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 (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% 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 2022 Renault Zoes pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 6,216 2022 Renault Zoe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Zoe?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Zoe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 17.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,216 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.