2015 Renault ZOE Electric · DP15 PDX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a significant decline in mechanical oversight leading into the most recent inspection. While it passed the July 2025 test at 40,691 miles, it failed just one mile prior at 40,690 miles with multiple critical suspension and braking defects. This sequence suggests a reactive approach to maintenance, where components are only addressed after failing a test rather than through preventative replacement. The trend shows a worsening cluster of mechanical failures following a clean record in 2022. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. This low usage typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and interior, but the data indicates long periods of standing or very short urban trips. Between July 2022 at 21,661 miles and July 2024 at 33,796 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles, yet the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion of brake hardware, which is seen in the 2025 failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 failure flagged a fractured nearside front coil spring, a worn nearside track rod end, a failing Macpherson strut top bush, and a worn offside anti-roll bar linkage. These issues indicate that the front end is reaching the end of its service life. The reported binding rear service brake and excessive parking brake movement in the same test further suggest that the braking system has been neglected or has suffered from seizure due to low use. You should verify that the front brake discs, already noted for pitting in 2024, have not progressed to significant thinning or deep corrosion.