Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Honda E Advance?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Honda E Advance?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Honda E Advance?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Honda E Advance reliable?

Based on MOT data from 961 vehicles, the 2020 Honda E Advance has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Honda E Advance?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda E Advance (2020)

961 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2020 Honda E Advance

CarHunch analysed 961 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda E Advance. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Honda E Advance passes its first MOT at 77.6%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are marginally more prone to initial issues than typical. The dangerous defect rate sits at a reassuring 8.3%, well below the threshold for concern, so buyers aren't facing hidden safety risks.

At an average mileage of 18,599 miles, these cars have been driven fairly lightly for their age, which partly explains why failures average just 0.23 per vehicle. The 1.6 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are beginning to accumulate—mainly cosmetic or low-priority issues—so budget for small maintenance costs when viewing one, and always ask the seller for full service history to understand what's already been addressed.

The 2020 Honda E Advance passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–24k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 961 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 961 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,310 Honda E Advance vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 27.6%

638

Grey 23.1%

534

Blue 22.2%

513

Yellow 13.2%

305

Black 12.1%

280

Red 1.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Honda E Advance vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,934

typical

11,208

low mileage

24,129

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Honda E Advance vehicles fall between 11,208 and 24,129 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,208 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,208–24,129 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Honda E Advances sit.

⚠ Over 32,574 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Honda E Advance — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Honda E Advances are still on the road.

Strong survival — 765 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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