Honda E Advance
From 1,389 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 29 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 29 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 90.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all E Advances tested had between 9,805 and 21,954 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,002 median miles, the E Advance has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda E Advance MOT pass rate?
The Honda E Advance has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,389 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda E Advance?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda E Advance is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda E Advance at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda E Advance is 19,002 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,805 and 21,954 miles.
Buying a used E Advance?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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