2018 Renault ZOE Electricity · AF18 UTN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in mechanical upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 43,716 miles, this followed a failure just four miles prior. That failure identified excessive wear on both front suspension arm ball joints and the offside anti-roll bar linkage. Although the subsequent pass noted only slight play remaining in the offside anti-roll bar linkage, the data suggests the front suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a steady progression in recorded figures, moving from 27,058 miles in November 2022 to 43,716 miles by late 2025. This low annual usage explains the premature degradation of rubber-based components, such as the perishing nearside rear tyre noted in December 2024, which often occurs when a vehicle sits for long periods rather than being subjected to high-mileage use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly and braking system. The front brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in every test since 2023, indicating they have not been replaced despite multiple advisories. Given the failure of the ball joints in late 2025, a thorough check is required for any remaining movement or grease tearing in the rubber boots around the suspension arms. The tyres should also be inspected for sidew cracking or dry rot, as the history indicates a pattern of age-related tyre deterioration despite the low mileage.