2016 RENAULT ZOEElectric
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for WJ16 ACY: 2016 RENAULT ZOE (White, Electric). Mileage: 39,147. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Electric
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2016 Renault Zoe (WJ16 ACY), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2023 to July 2026.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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Common Problems: RENAULT ZOE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Battery Charger Box (BCB) Failure(Serious)
The BCB is responsible for managing AC charging. It is a common failure point, often caused by internal component failure or moisture ingress. A failed BCB will prevent the car from charging on AC, though DC rapid charging (if fitted) may still work.
- Power Electronic Box (PEB) Failure(Serious)
The PEB (Inverter) converts DC from the battery to AC for the motor. Failure symptoms often start with intermittent power loss or unusual whining noises before total vehicle immobilisation.
- 12V battery electrical chaos(Serious)
A weak 12V battery is the root of most Zoe "breakdowns". It can cause "Check Electrical System" messages, charging failures, and total vehicle immobilisation.
- Suspension (Drop links and ball joints) wear(Moderate)
Due to the heavy battery pack, the Zoe’s front suspension components, particularly drop links and ball joints, wear faster than on a standard Clio.
- Charging port and flap failure(Moderate)
The locking pin for the Type 2 cable can fail, or the flap motor can seize, preventing the car from charging or releasing the cable.
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