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Renault Zoe I Bness+ Rapid Charge Ze50 (2021)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Zoe I Bness+ Rapid Charge Ze50

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Zoe I Bness+ Rapid Charge Ze50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Renault Zoe BNESS+ Rapid Charge boasts an 88.8% first-time pass rate, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid reliability for an electric hatchback of this age. Only 11.9% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is acceptably low and not a major buyer concern.

These vehicles are running relatively low mileage for their age—averaging 34,000 miles—which partly explains the strong pass rates, though the 1.7 advisories per car indicate minor wear starting to accumulate. Check the battery health documentation and charging system condition carefully when buying, as these are the most expensive components to replace on an EV.

Generally reliable 8.8% above UK average
88.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
29,476
typical mileage
21,247–44,591 middle half
11.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.3
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Renault Zoe I Bness+ Rapid Charge Ze50

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Zoe I Bness+ Rapid Charge Ze50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,247
low mileage
29,476
typical
44,591
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Zoe I Bness+ Rapid Charge Ze50 vehicles fall between 21,247 and 44,591 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.3
Avg failures per vehicle
1.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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