2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Honda E Advance MOT pass rate and common faults

611 MOT tests in 2024. 88.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.5%
Failed or needed repairs11.5%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 611 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  7. Washers: not working0.5%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  9. Size/type: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  3. Lights & electrics0.5%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords6.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Honda E Advance?

In 2024, 88.5% of 2021 Honda E Advance cars passed their MOT first time, across 611 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Honda E Advance?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Honda E Advance reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).