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FE08 VEK

2008 Honda Fr-v

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,209 mi
Last recorded133,209 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 VEK
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 122,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 122,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 114,841 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,398 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,238 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,781 miles

front brake discs worn, corroded and heavily lipped but not seriously weakend

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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FE08 VEK is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FE08 VEK, 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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FE08 VEK is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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