2019 Renault ZOE Electric · LX69 OVZ

The 2019 Renault Zoe presents a stable and broadly improving maintenance trend as of its most recent MOT on 10 June 2025, where it passed at 28,395 miles. The only defects recorded were nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit, both showing inner edge wear. This is a marked improvement over the December 2023 test cycle, where the vehicle initially failed and then passed on the same day at 26,555 miles after addressing a wiper arm fault. The trajectory from multiple advisories in late 2023 to only tyre-related observations in mid-2025 suggests the previous owner addressed outstanding mechanical items promptly. The mileage profile warrants careful interpretation. The vehicle accumulated just 929 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, and only 1,840 miles between December 2023 and June 2024, following a more typical accumulation of 10,326 miles between October 2022 and December 2023. At roughly 4,056 miles per year over its seven-year life, this is substantially below the UK average. Such low annual usage raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals through lack of lubrication cycling. The near-zero mileage growth in the most recent twelve months is particularly notable and may indicate the vehicle has been standing or used only for very short local journeys. The recurring tyre wear pattern across multiple tests deserves attention. Inner edge wear on both front tyres appeared in October 2022, December 2023, and again in June 2025, which is a classic indicator of excessive negative camber or worn suspension bushes allowing geometry drift under load. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends closely, particularly the offside track rod end which was flagged for slight play in December 2023. The nearside rear tyre noted as obviously under-inflated in the same test may point to a slow puncture or valve issue that should be verified against current tyre condition. Uneven inner edge wear on the front tyres is a classic indicator of excessive negative camber or worn suspension bushes allowing geometry drift under load. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends closely, particularly the offside track rod end which was flagged for slight play in December 2023. The nearside rear tyre noted as obviously under-inflated in the same test may point to a slow puncture or valve issue that should be verified against current tyre condition. Given the low mileage and recent test date, the vehicle's structural integrity and brake system condition should be verified in person. Electric vehicles like the Zoe use regenerative braking, which can lead to reduced use of the friction brakes and consequently uneven disc corrosion or binding calipers over time. The rear brake components in particular should be checked for free movement and surface corrosion. Underbody and sill inspection is advisable to confirm no corrosion has developed during any periods of prolonged standing. The June 2025 test is now over twelve months old as of today's date, so a fresh MOT or pre-purchase inspection is strongly recommended before committing to the purchase.