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EK08 CAU

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,237 mi
Last recorded131,237 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 CAU
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 131,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,542 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 117,542 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,698 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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EK08 CAU is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK08 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK08 CAU?

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What year was EK08 CAU registered?

EK08 CAU is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is EK08 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 CAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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