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DU08 FKV

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,637 mi
Last recorded133,637 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FKV
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 133,637 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 133,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Two holes by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 126,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,651 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 120,648 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 117,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 111,230 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,424 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 107,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,047 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 104,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,909 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,149 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside and nearside rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion in rear exhaust flange

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front lower ball joint gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 83,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,737 miles

Corrosion in front and rear exhaust flanges

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 76,737 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion in front and rear exhaust flanges

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,629 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread depth getting down

nearside front tyre tread depth getting down

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 47,515 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,123 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)

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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DU08 FKV is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DU08 FKV, 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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DU08 FKV is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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