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FX08 XFK

2008 Honda Fr-v

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,782 mi
Last recorded135,782 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Fr-v85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XFK
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 135,782 miles

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 135,654 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside head lamp intensity slightly reduced

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 129,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 129,231 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses excessively oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured balljoint broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 121,778 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 121,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange between system and rear silencer EXCESSIVELY corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 113,589 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 113,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 lump in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears around inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 109,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 109,271 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,006 miles

Rear unable to fully test rear seats and seat belts due to childseats fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,623 miles

front & rear brake pads getting down

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,088 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,088 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,389 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,902 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,681 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FX08 XFK is a 2008 Honda Fr-v in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX08 XFK, 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 FX08 XFK registered?

FX08 XFK is a 2008 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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