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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda E Advance. Check any E Advance by registration number below.

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93.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.9%

vs Honda Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda E Advance — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda E Advance has an average MOT pass rate of 93.2%, which is 4.9 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the E Advance is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda E Advance fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your E Advance for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Honda E Advance, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda E Advance performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,135 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

10.4%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

2020

Based on 2,206 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

7.7%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

0

Based on 821 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

14k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda E Advance

The most common reasons a Honda E Advance fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.3%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.4%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.0%
4

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.7%
Honda E Advance Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.1%

Front Offside

2.6%

Rear Nearside

1.2%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

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97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda E Advance

Honda E Advance — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda E Advance MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda E Advance?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda E Advance is 93.2% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda E Advance?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda E Advance are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.3%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.4%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda E Advance reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.2%, the Honda E Advance is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda E Advance?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda E Advance?
Typical mileage for the Honda E Advance: 25,008 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used E Advance to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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