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EF09 NRU

2009 Honda Fr-v

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,848 mi
Last recorded45,848 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Fr-v78,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 NRU
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 45,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 42,444 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 39,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 36,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 34,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,030 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 29,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 27,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 25,772 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Jul 2017 25,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 11,628 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,117 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EF09 NRU is a 2009 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EF09 NRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF09 NRU registered?

EF09 NRU is a 2009 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is EF09 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 NRU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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