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EK08 VLA

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,310 mi
Last recorded116,310 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 VLA
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,310 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 110,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,843 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 104,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,631 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 77,181 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 77,181 miles

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,641 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,356 miles

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 28 Jun 2011 30,722 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 VLA is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VLA, 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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What year was EK08 VLA registered?

EK08 VLA is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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