2020 Honda E Advance — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,465 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Honda E Advance, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 125 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 71 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 24 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.0% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 70 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 55 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 4 | Washers | 15 |
| 5 | Windscreen | 7 |
| 6 | Size/type | 7 |
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 | 23.2% | 571 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.0% | 122 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 50 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 42 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 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 | 2,116 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 331 | 9.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 812 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 818 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 834 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 E Advance
Before buying a 2020 Honda E Advance, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.1% 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 (2.9% 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 (1.0% 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
How many 2020 Honda E Advances pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 2,465 2020 Honda E Advance MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Honda E Advance?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2020 E Advance get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 9.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,465 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.