2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Honda Fr-V MOT pass rate and common faults

1,652 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,652 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
    131 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    84 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    81 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Suspension22.6%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Tyres11.0%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.6%

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 2008 Honda Fr-V?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2008 Honda Fr-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,652 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Honda Fr-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).