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J40 KAP

2005 Honda Fr-v

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Fr-v87,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 KAP
MakeHonda
ModelFr-v
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,211 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 80,466 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 77,151 miles

advise corrosion on front and rear suspension components

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

advise nsr tyre on 3,5mm tread with worn edges and radial cracking

advise osr number plate bulb not working

advise rear wiper split

advise small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,539 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,447 miles

all 4 tyres worn and perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,650 miles

Front wipers light smearingbut not obstructing drivers view

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,028 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 26,997 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,127 miles

rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,723 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,895 miles

nearside and offside front coil spring,plastic covers coming away

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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J40 KAP is a 2005 Honda Fr-v in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Honda Fr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 87,937 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 J40 KAP, 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 21 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 J40 KAP registered?

J40 KAP is a 2005 Honda Fr-v, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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