2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Honda Fr-V MOT pass rate and common faults

1,372 MOT tests in 2024. 49.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.5%
Failed or needed repairs50.5%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,372 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.8%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    97 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    73 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.4%
  2. Suspension32.9%
  3. Brakes20.6%
  4. Body & chassis13.1%
  5. Tyres11.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn12.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Honda Fr-V?

In 2024, 49.5% of 2006 Honda Fr-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,372 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Honda Fr-V?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Honda Fr-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).