2021 Honda E Advance — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,307 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Honda E Advance, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 73 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.8% | 63 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 6 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.1% | 2 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 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 | 71 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 3 | Washers | 13 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 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 | 25.6% | 334 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.3% | 56 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 36 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 14 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 1,184 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 119 | 7.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 639 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 660 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 E Advance
Before buying a 2021 Honda E Advance, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.6% 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 (4.8% 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 (0.5% 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 2021 Honda E Advances pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 1,307 2021 Honda E Advance MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Honda E Advance?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by visibility (4.8%).
Does the 2021 E Advance get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 7.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,307 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.