2019 Renault ZOE Electricity · LB19 FNL

The 2019 Renault Zoe presents a stable roadworthiness profile as of its most recent test on 8 April 2026 at 28,835 miles. The vehicle passed, though the tester flagged perished rear tyres and a deteriorated rear registration plate. These are minor cosmetic and consumable items rather than structural or mechanical failures. The maintenance trend is essentially flat. No serious safety-critical defects have appeared in the last three years, and the pattern of advisories has remained consistent rather than escalating. The car has not developed any new mechanical faults since a suspension repair was completed in 2025. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. Between the April 2023 test at 17,469 miles and the April 2026 test at 28,835 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 11,366 miles over three years, averaging around 3,789 miles annually. This is well below the typical UK average of approximately 8,000 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the March 2025 failure at 25,874 miles and the April 2025 pass at 25,880 miles is negligible, suggesting the ball joint repair was completed promptly after the failure. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden jumps that would indicate odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The recurring theme across five consecutive annual tests is tyre perishing, appearing on both front and rear axles at different intervals. This is a common issue on vehicles that cover low annual mileage, as tyres age through UV exposure and ozone degradation rather than tread wear. The 2025 failure for a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint with excessive play indicates a mechanical component finally reaching end-of-life after years of service. The repair was evidently carried out, as the subsequent test shows no related advisory. Buyers should inspect all four tyres for sidewall cracking, date codes, and uneven deterioration, paying particular attention to the rears given their repeated flagging. The front suspension ball joint and surrounding track rod ends should be checked for play, as a replacement joint may have disturbed adjacent components. The rear registration plate condition is trivial but worth confirming for legibility. Overall, the record reflects a lightly used electric vehicle with no evidence of neglect, though the tyre aging pattern suggests the car may have spent extended periods stationary.