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FV08 BKG

2008 Honda Fr-v

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,231 mi
Last recorded80,231 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BKG
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 80,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,355 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 75,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,115 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 71,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 64,605 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 64,571 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,016 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both from outer sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,655 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 43,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,787 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 30,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

High Level Brake Bulb Not Working

Pass 31 May 2013 24,586 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 18,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,054 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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FV08 BKG is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV08 BKG, 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 FV08 BKG registered?

FV08 BKG is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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