HONDA FR-V MOT pass rate
63.7% of 10,434 HONDA FR-V MOT tests pass.
The FR-V passes 63.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all HONDA models (79.4%).
The HONDA FR-V passes 63.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 72.7% at 6–10 years to 62.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (12) | 12 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 72.7% | 44 | 115,381 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.8% | 1,013 | 111,970 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.9% | 9,365 | 129,364 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA FR-V
The most common reason the HONDA FR-V fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 65.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 65.1% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 33.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.6% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 22.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.1% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | Fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA FR-V?
- 63.7% of HONDA FR-V MOT tests pass, based on 10,434 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA FR-V?
- The most common reason the HONDA FR-V fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA FR-V's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.