Honda E Advance MOT pass rate & common failures
4,215 MOT tests on the Honda E Advance (2020–2023) give it a 93.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.0% fail rate), the E Advance comes out 2.2pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and visibility (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 171 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every E Advance model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,465 | 93.3% | 6.7% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 1,307 | 92.6% | 7.4% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 433 | 94.2% | 5.8% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 208 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 157 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 33 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.2% | 10 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.1% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 3 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 3 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 171 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 86 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 41 |
| 4 | Washers | 29 |
| 5 | Size/type | 14 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 13 |
| 7 | Registration plates | 10 |
| 8 | Windscreen | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.3% | 1,022 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.6% | 195 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 100 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 57 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,728 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 464 | 9.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 820 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 1,470 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 1,924 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a Honda E Advance
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda E Advance?
93.2% of the 4,215 Honda E Advance MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 6.8% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Honda E Advance most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, then visibility (3.7%).
Methodology & source. Based on 4,215 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.