2019 Renault ZOE Electric · BV19 TPF

A pattern of repeated front-tyre wear advisories, paired with a recent front suspension ball joint failure and an indicator colour defect, defines the mechanical picture of this Renault Zoe. Across four MOT tests since 2022, both front tyres have been flagged as worn close to the legal limit or on the edge on at least three occasions, while the offside rear tyre has carried cracking or perishing advisories in consecutive years. The test on 7 March 2025 resulted in a failure on three counts: a nearside rear direction indicator showing the incorrect colour and a nearside front suspension arm ball joint recorded as excessively worn, with the front tyre wear advisories repeated on the same visit. A pass was issued the same day once these items were presumably rectified, but the recurrence of the same advisories in back-to-back tests indicates ongoing wear concerns that have not been fully resolved between examinations. Mileage accumulation is broadly proportionate to the vehicle's age, with the recorded 46,292 miles averaging around 6,600 miles annually, in line with typical commuter or urban use. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record, so the car does not appear to have been laid up for prolonged periods, which would otherwise raise concerns about brake seizure, battery degradation, or dried rubber components. The cumulative load from consistent year-round driving is consistent with the suspension and tyre wear observed, as the front axle components on a Zoe of this age and mileage will have absorbed repeated urban kerb impacts and pothole loading. The test history therefore reflects a car that has been in regular service rather than one suffering from either neglect through disuse or accelerated wear from exceptionally high mileage. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection items are the front suspension geometry and tyre wear pattern, which the MOT history flags repeatedly. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and during full-lock steering manoeuvres, as a worn ball joint of the type recorded can produce audible disturbance and imprecise steering feel. Check that the steering self-centres promptly and that there is no vibration through the wheel, which could indicate uneven tyre wear or a tracking issue exacerbated by the suspension wear. Inspect both front tyres for asymmetric inner or outer edge wear, as the repeated advisories on edge wear suggest a possible camber or tracking problem rather than simple age-related wear, and verify that any replacement tyres are of matching size and brand across the axle. Also confirm the direction indicator lenses, particularly the rear nearside unit, show the correct amber colouration and are not faded or replaced with a non-compliant aftermarket part, as the failure on this exact item suggests it may recur. The rear tyre cracking and perishing advisory is also worth physical examination, as rubber degradation of this nature on a 2019 vehicle is unusual and may indicate prolonged exposure to UV, storage conditions, or a manufacturing batch issue. Look closely at the sidewalls for hairline cracking, particularly in the area between the tread shoulder and the wheel rim, and check the tread depth with a gauge rather than relying on the visual indicator, as the front tyres have previously been flagged close to the legal minimum. Finally, given the Zoe's electric drivetrain, ensure the high-voltage system warning labels remain legible and undamaged, and ask for documentation of any battery or charging system work, as the MOT record itself only covers the items tested under DVSA scope and will not reveal drivetrain condition.