2022 Honda E Advance — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Honda E Advance passed 94.2% of its 433 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 8.1% of the time, so this is 2.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.1%) and tyres (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 29 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.1% | 22 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.3% | 10 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 2 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 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 | 29 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 4 | Joints | 2 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 1 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 1 |
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 | 26.6% | 115 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.7% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 14 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 418 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 E Advance
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (5.1% 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.
- Tyres (2.3% 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.
- 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 2022 Honda E Advances pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 433 2022 Honda E Advance MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Honda E Advance?
Visibility, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by tyres (2.3%).
Methodology & source. Based on 433 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.