2018 Renault ZOE Electricity · LC68 FHZ

Based on the DVSA MOT records, the 2018 Renault Zoe presents a generally stable mechanical trend, though the most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 17,784 miles flagged two new advisories that warrant attention. The Nearside Front obligatory mirror was recorded as slightly damaged, and the Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint had slight play. Neither defect prevented a pass, but the ball joint wear indicates the front suspension is beginning to show its age despite the low mileage. The vehicle has passed its last three consecutive tests, and the overall maintenance pattern is broadly stable rather than worsening. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old electric vehicle. Between 31 January 2023 at 10,005 miles and 29 January 2024 at 12,678 miles, the car covered just 2,673 miles in twelve months. The following year, between 29 January 2024 and 28 January 2025, it added only 2,967 miles. This suggests prolonged periods of limited use or standing, which can be as problematic as high mileage for certain components. Tyres, for example, age through UV exposure and ozone cracking rather than tread wear alone, making the 2025 failure particularly telling. That 2027 January 2025 failure at 15,645 miles is the most significant entry in the record. All four tyres were flagged for structural deterioration, including tears from separation, perishing, and cracking across both shoulders, with the Nearside Rear also sustaining a penetrating cut from a nail. Failing on all four tyres in a single test strongly suggests basic tyre upkeep was neglected, likely because the car sat unused for extended periods while the rubber degraded. A buyer should carefully inspect the current tyre date codes and sidewall condition, replacing any units manufactured before 2023 regardless of remaining tread depth. Beyond the tyres, the slight play recorded in the Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint at the January 2026 test deserves a physical check. Front suspension bushes, drop links, and track rod ends should be inspected for wear, particularly given the car's age. The structural integrity of the subframe and suspension mounting points should also be examined for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles that spend time stationary can develop surface rust in areas that would otherwise be self-cleaning through regular use. The battery health and charging behaviour should be verified independently, as long periods of inactivity can degrade lithium-ion cells.