2015 RENAULT ZOEELECTRICITY

The 2015 Renault Zoe presents a generally sound mechanical picture, with the most recent MOT conducted on 2026-06-12 at 34,170 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged only one minor defect, slight play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint, which is an advisory-level concern rather than a failure. Looking at the broader trend, the maintenance record is stable to improving. The vehicle failed its 2024-06-26 test on excessive play in the offside front track rod end and worn brake discs, yet passed retesting the following day at 29,168 miles, indicating the previous owner addressed those specific defects promptly. Subsequent tests in 2025 and 2026 show no further deterioration in those areas, suggesting the repairs were effective and the steering components have since remained within tolerance. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle. At 34,170 miles, the annual average sits at roughly 3,106 miles per year, well below typical usage. The record shows a gap of over a year between the August 2023 test at 26,354 miles and the June 2024 test at 29,168 miles, representing approximately 2,814 miles in that period. From June 2024 to June 2026, the vehicle covered just 5,002 miles across two years, confirming consistently light use. Such low annual mileage can mean reduced wear on drivetrain and suspension components, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals. The recurring theme across multiple MOT entries is brake disc wear. Both front brake discs were flagged as worn in August 2023, and the offside disc was significantly worn enough to cause a failure in June 2024. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have spent time standing with brakes applied, a common issue with low-mileage electric vehicles where regenerative braking reduces traditional brake use, leading to surface corrosion rather than even wear. A buyer should inspect the current condition of all brake discs and pads in person, checking for lipping, scoring, and uneven surface corrosion. The track rod end play flagged in the most recent test also warrants attention. While only slight, it represents a recurring steering component issue, with the offside joint having failed the year prior. A physical check of both inner and outer track rod ends, along with the condition of the rubber gaiters, is advisable to confirm whether this is a developing wear trend or a minor tolerance issue that remains stable.