2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Honda E Advance MOT pass rate and common faults

751 MOT tests in 2024. 90.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.1%
Failed or needed repairs9.9%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 751 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Size/type: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  3. Lights & electrics0.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  5. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords6.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Honda E Advance?

In 2024, 90.1% of 2020 Honda E Advance cars passed their MOT first time, across 751 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Honda E Advance?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Honda E Advance reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).