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DY09 MLO

2009 Honda Fr-v

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,423 mi
Last recorded161,423 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Fr-v78,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MLO
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 161,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 154,342 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 154,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 146,569 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2024 146,569 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 140,705 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,810 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 131,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 104,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,173 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 93,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,706 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,079 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,003 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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DY09 MLO is a 2009 Honda Fr-v in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 78,014 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 DY09 MLO, 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 17 years old, this Honda Fr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY09 MLO registered?

DY09 MLO is a 2009 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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