2016 Renault ZOE Electricity · SD16 HUH

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a stagnant trend of unreaddressed mechanical wear. While the most recent test on 22 May 2026 at 52,900 miles passed, the tester again flagged the exact same issues identified in 2024 and 2025. The failure to rectify the front brake discs and suspension ball joints across three consecutive years suggests the owner is only performing the minimum required to pass the inspection rather than following preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,290 miles annually. There is a significant gap in usage between October 2022 at 49,276 miles and February 2024, where the car covered only 18 miles in sixteen months. Since then, it has covered roughly 3,600 miles over the last two years. This low usage often explains the pitting and scoring on the brake discs, as infrequent use leads to surface corrosion building up on the metal rotors. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints, which have progressed from excessively worn in 2022 to having slight play in 2026. The front brake discs are due for replacement as the persistent pitting will eventually compromise braking performance and efficiency. Furthermore, the recurring corrosion on the radiator support requires close monitoring to ensure the rust does not transition into structural failure, as this component has remained as an advisory for at least three years.