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CE08 TZV

2008 Honda Fr-v

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,448 mi
Last recorded133,448 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TZV
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Screen wash pressure low

Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,521 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 121,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,080 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,563 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear under car surface slight corrosion, and suspension component surface slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2022 102,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 102,531 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 99,998 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PAS pipe under bonnet damp

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,589 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gator split

minor engine oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,589 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber gator split

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

minor engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 83,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre edges worn

How Reliable is the Honda Fr-v?

Based on 261,543 MOT tests across 14,531 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,352
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
14,531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,946
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,540
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,420
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 3,903
position lamp(s) not working 2,597
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CE08 TZV is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 85,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Fr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,946 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 TZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Fr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE08 TZV registered?

CE08 TZV is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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