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FM57 ZTL

2008 Honda Fr-v

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,418 mi
Last recorded76,418 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZTL
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 76,418 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,300 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 63,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,066 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 59,901 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 59,901 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,605 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,061 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,647 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,297 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 38,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 32,517 miles

washers frozen

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,266 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 26,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,207 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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FM57 ZTL is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM57 ZTL, 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 FM57 ZTL?

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What year was FM57 ZTL registered?

FM57 ZTL is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is FM57 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ZTL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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