2013 Renault ZOE Electric · LL11 MON

A clean MOT record across five tests is the defining feature of this 2013 Renault Zoe, with the most recent assessment on 17 March 2026 returning a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. The vehicle has now posted four consecutive passes on 2023, 2024 (March 25), 2025 and 2026, with the only blemish being a fail dated 26 March 2024 which was immediately followed by a pass the next day. No advisories have been entered against the vehicle in any of the tests on file, which means components such as the suspension, brakes, tyres, exhaust, lights and structural areas inspected under the MOT regime were found to be within tolerance at each visit. However, it should be noted that a lack of advisories on MOT records is not the same as confirmation of mechanical soundness across the rest of the vehicle; MOT is a roadworthiness snapshot, not a comprehensive condition report. Equally, the absence of defects does not establish a service history or indicate how the car has been cared for between tests. With 74,138 miles on the clock over approximately 13 years, this Zoe has averaged around 5,700 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of its age. The annual accumulation is consistent across the recorded test history, with no sudden jumps or gaps in MOT coverage that would suggest long periods off the road or rapid mileage accumulation. Lower annual mileage generally means reduced wear on brake discs, pads and suspension components compared with a higher-mileage equivalent, but it can also indicate extended standing periods between uses, which can bring their own concerns around electric drive system readiness and ancillary components. The consistent yearly testing pattern suggests the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged by the DVSA that demand urgent investigation, but a physical inspection and test drive remain essential given the age and unique characteristics of an early electric Renault Zoe. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the brake system, because electric vehicles use regenerative braking extensively and the friction brakes can suffer from corrosion of the discs and seizing of the caliper mechanisms due to infrequent use. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing or judder through the brake pedal on the first firm application, and check that the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline without excessive travel. The steering should be checked for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, which could indicate wear in the suspension linkages or anti-roll bar bushes, and the vehicle should track straight without pulling to either side under acceleration or braking. Given that this is a thirteen-year-old electric vehicle, prospective buyers should also be mindful of the broader condition of items not covered by the MOT test, including the high-voltage battery state of health, charging cable and port condition, and the operation of the heating and air conditioning systems, which can indicate the condition of the thermal management components. The tyres should be examined for even wear across the tread, as uneven wear can point to suspension misalignment or geometry issues not flagged at test time. Interior and boot trim should be checked for damp or corrosion, and all warning lights on the instrument cluster should clear correctly on startup with no persistent messages relating to the drive system or battery. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with early Renault Zoe models would be a prudent step before committing to purchase, particularly to confirm the health of the traction battery, which represents a significant replacement cost if degraded.