Honda FR-V MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda FR-V. Check any FR-V by registration number below.

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78.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.7%

vs Honda Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Honda FR-V — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda FR-V has an average MOT pass rate of 78.5%, which is 6.7 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 85.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your FR-V on the road.

The most common reasons a Honda FR-V fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your FR-V for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the FR-V is around 38,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used FR-V, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Honda FR-V, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda FR-V performs at MOT across different model years.

2004–2009

Based on 5,000 vehicles

78.5%Good

Honda average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

Mileage at 10yr

72k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda FR-V

The most common reasons a Honda FR-V fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

16.2%

Suspension

14.5%

Brakes

12.5%

Tyres

10.5%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

8.5%

Honda FR-V Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

31.0%

Rear

29.0%

Offside

21.0%

Typical Mileage — Honda FR-V

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2004–2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used FR-V.

At 3 Years

22,000

miles

At 5 Years

38,000

miles

At 10 Years

72,000

miles

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Civic

83.5% pass rate

Honda Jazz

85.8% pass rate

Honda CR-V

84.2% pass rate

Honda HR-V

85.5% pass rate

Honda e

90.5% pass rate

Honda ZR-V

88.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda FR-V

Honda FR-V — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda FR-V MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda FR-V?

The average MOT pass rate for the Honda FR-V is 78.5% compared to the Honda average of 85.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Honda FR-V are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.2%), Suspension (14.5%), Brakes (12.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Honda FR-V reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 78.5%, the Honda FR-V is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Honda FR-V?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Honda FR-V?

Typical mileage for the Honda FR-V: 22,000 miles at 3 years, 38,000 miles at 5 years, 72,000 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used FR-V to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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