2022 Honda E Advance: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Honda E Advances, from 403 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 403 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Honda E Advances than on all cars registered in 2022.
- Wipers2.9× usualHonda E Advance7.7% All 2022 cars2.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.2%, against 1.6% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £15–£60 our estimateAt the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.
By area
The share of 2022 Honda E Advance MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres29% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors8% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Lights and electrics1% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 617 | Tyres 29% |
| 2020 | 783 | Tyres 29% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Honda E Advances registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score