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DN08 VUV

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,951 mi
Last recorded140,951 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VUV
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 140,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 140,943 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,597 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output On both lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both pipes on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Corrosion on both sides

Rear On both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 135,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output On both lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both pipes on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Corrosion on both sides

Rear On both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 131,252 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 131,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill panel showing corrosion, blistered metalwork

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened causing slight imbalance to handbrake. advise renewal soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, 500 miles max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,711 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 116,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake noisey suspect inner brake shoes worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,730 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted on face (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on rear inner sills and body

Fail 12 Apr 2017 106,730 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted on face (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on rear inner sills and body

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,287 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,277 miles

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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DN08 VUV is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN08 VUV, 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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DN08 VUV is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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