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EK08 VKR

2008 Honda Fr-v

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,818 mi
Last recorded178,818 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 VKR
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 178,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 170,633 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 162,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,494 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 150,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 138,708 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 138,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,234 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 129,234 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,645 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,645 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 111,435 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 111,435 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,889 miles

brake pedal rubber split but is secure at present

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber split but is secure at present

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,825 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,825 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seat belts not checked due to fitted childseats.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,583 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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EK08 VKR is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK08 VKR, 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

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What year was EK08 VKR registered?

EK08 VKR is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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