Renault Zoe Riviera Ltd Rpd Chrge Ev50 (2021)

277 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Zoe Riviera Ltd Rpd Chrge Ev50

CarHunch analysed 277 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Zoe Riviera Ltd Rpd Chrge Ev50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Renault Zoe Riviera is notably reliable, with a 92.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 7.9% of vehicles. This electric city car is doing exactly what you'd expect: low mileage of around 20,000 miles at test time and minimal failure issues.

With only 0.21 failures per vehicle and 1.0 advisory per vehicle on average, these Zoes are proving simple and trouble-free in their early years. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on battery health and charging system function—while the mechanicals are clearly solid, confirming the EV50 battery's condition will give you the most useful peace of mind.

Generally reliable 12.8% above UK average
92.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
20,246
typical mileage
13,595–29,029 middle half
7.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Renault Zoe Riviera Ltd Rpd Chrge Ev50

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 Riviera Ltd Rpd Chrge Ev50 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.

13,595
low mileage
20,246
typical
29,029
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Zoe Riviera Ltd Rpd Chrge Ev50 vehicles fall between 13,595 and 29,029 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.21
Avg failures per vehicle
1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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