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Honda FR-V MOT pass rate and common problems

64.5% of Honda FR-Vs passed the 2024 MOT (7,098 first tests): 54.7% at the first attempt and 9.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 6% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 105.8 (95% CI 103.1–108.5; 100 = normal).

Honda FR-V at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate64.5%incl. 9.8% fixed at the test centre20247098
Passed at the first attempt54.7%all first tests20247098
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 103.1–108.5)105.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 519 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20247098
Biggest excess: Suspension43.6per 10030.7 same-age2019–202437332
Dangerous defects20.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202437332
Advisory items240.6per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202437332
strip · Honda FR-V · MOT Risk Index · 105.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Honda FR-V. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 519 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 488 and 546 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Honda FR-V index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank519of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20247098
Best rank within its 95% interval488rankother models held where they are20247098
Worst rank within its 95% interval546rankother models held where they are20247098

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 110.7 to 105.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Honda FR-V MOT, and how often?

Honda FR-V MOTs fail most often on suspension: 43.6 per 100 tests, against 30.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 37,332).

bar · Honda FR-V · Suspension · 43.6 vs 30.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension43.6per 10030.72019–202416273
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment42.1per 10036.62019–202415720
Brakes17.8per 10022.12019–20246639
Visibility13per 10011.82019–20244839
Tyres12.5per 10010.82019–20244656
Steering11.7per 1005.52019–20244371

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 37,332 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Honda FR-V's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Honda FR-V advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 34% of the time.

funnel · Honda FR-V · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 34 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 34 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment34% next failmedian model2019–20241856
Suspension29.0% next failmedian model2019–202410095
Body, chassis, structure15.7% next failmedian model2019–20242679
Brakes15.4% next failmedian model2019–20247524
Tyres12.5% next failmedian model2019–20247878
Noise, emissions and leaks7.2% next failmedian model2019–20241495
Identification of the vehicle2.9% next failmedian model2019–20241213
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20242096

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Honda FR-V got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Honda FR-V MOTs flag suspension most: 91.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 37,332).

bar · Honda FR-V · Suspension · 91.6 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension91.6per 10026.22019–202434192
Tyres49.1per 10039.72019–202418343
Brakes48.8per 10034.72019–202418227
Body, chassis, structure14.8per 1004.62019–20245525
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment10.7per 1002.82019–20243978
Non-component advisories9.3per 1007.82019–20243457

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 37,332 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Honda FR-V?

For Honda FR-Vs aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 33.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 5,546).

bar · Honda FR-V · Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars) · 12.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)12.8% next fail2019–2024414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)9.9% next fail2019–2024414
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024414
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024414
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024414
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024414
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024414
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024414
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 414 cars)1.2% next fail2019–2024414
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)20.9% next fail2019–2024431
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)18.8% next fail2019–2024431
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)9.3% next fail2019–2024431
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024431
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024431
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024431
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024431
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)2.3% next fail2019–2024431
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 431 cars)1.2% next fail2019–2024431
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)23.7% next fail2019–2024447
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)21.3% next fail2019–2024447
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)14.3% next fail2019–2024447
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)12.1% next fail2019–2024447
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)11.2% next fail2019–2024447
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024447
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024447
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024447
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 447 cars)2.0% next fail2019–2024447
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass15.9% next fail2019–20243277
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass15.6% next fail2019–20243277
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20243277
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20243277
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20243277
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20243277
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20243277
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20243277
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20243277
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243277
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243277
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory25.2% next fail2019–20244573
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory23.3% next fail2019–20244573
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–20244573
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.0% next fail2019–20244573
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20244573
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–20244573
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20244573
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20244573
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–20244573
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20244573
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20244573
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail28.2% next fail2019–20245160
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail26.6% next fail2019–20245160
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–20245160
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–20245160
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10% next fail2019–20245160
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20245160
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20245160
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20245160
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–20245160
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20245160
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20245160
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass19.1% next fail2019–20242369
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass18.2% next fail2019–20242369
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20242369
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–20242369
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20242369
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20242369
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20242369
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20242369
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20242369
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20242369
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory27.2% next fail2019–20244448
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory24.8% next fail2019–20244448
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.4% next fail2019–20244448
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.0% next fail2019–20244448
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–20244448
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.4% next fail2019–20244448
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20244448
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20244448
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20244448
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20244448
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20244448
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail33.6% next fail2019–20245546
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail28.9% next fail2019–20245546
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20245546
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.1% next fail2019–20245546
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–20245546
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.4% next fail2019–20245546
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–20245546
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20245546
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20245546
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20245546
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20245546

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Honda FR-V get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Honda FR-V gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 20.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 96.3 major and 46.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Honda FR-V · Dangerous defects · 20.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 20.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects20.3per 10011.22019–202437332

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 37,332 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Honda FR-V still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Honda FR-V go from 40.8% at age 14 (rough estimate: 76 tests, 95% interval 30.4–52.0%) to 50.2% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 7,098).

line · Honda FR-V · Age 14 (rough estimate: 76 tests, 95% interval 30.4–52.0%) · 40.8 vs 40.4 · 2024
Age 14 (rough esti: 40.8. Age 19: 50.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 (rough estimate: 76 tests, 95% interval 30.4–52.0%)40.8% failed first time40.4202476
Age 1539.3% failed first time41.620241173
Age 1644.6% failed first time43.120241652
Age 1743.0% failed first time43.120241654
Age 1850.7% failed first time43.920241372
Age 1950.2% failed first time43.52024989

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Honda FR-V compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 8 of 9 ages shown, Honda FR-Vs fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 19, where they fail more often: 50.1% against 43.2% (2024, n = 1,185).

line · Honda FR-V · Age 11 · 35.3 vs 33.5 · 2024
Age 11: 35.3. Age 19: 50.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1135.3% fail33.52024309
Age 1237.1% fail36.520241865
Age 1339.8% fail38.920243990
Age 1440.0% fail40.820245966
Age 1543.1% fail42.320247773
Age 1646.1% fail43.120247637
Age 1746.4% fail43.520245289
Age 1848.7% fail43.620242913
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1950.1% fail43.220241185

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda FR-V years should I avoid?

The Honda FR-V build year that fails most for its age is 2006: index 107.4 (95% CI 103.9–110.9) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 7,582).

bar · Honda FR-V · Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 824 tests, 95% interval 91.4–111.4) · 101.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 824 tests, 95% interval 91.4–111.4)101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024824
Build year 2005 (worse for its age)104.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245908
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)107.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247582
Build year 200798.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247855
Build year 2008102.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247571
Build year 200998.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245125
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 78.7–120.6)99.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024236

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Honda FR-V MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Honda FR-V MOT: about £175 (up to about £333 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 7,098).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Honda FR-V · Expected repair bill · 175.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill175.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7098
Estimated range lower175.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7098
Estimated range upper333.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7098
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)78.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue7098
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)58.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue7098
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)26.7GBP expected contribution150price catalogue7098
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)11.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue7098

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Honda FR-V more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Honda FR-V and 5 as often or more. The Honda FR-V has an MOT Risk Index of 105.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 7,098).

bar · Honda FR-V · Honda FR-V (this model) · 105.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Honda FR-V (this model)105.8index100 = normal20247098
SEAT Tarraco105index105.820247569
Mercedes-Benz CLC106.3index105.820248510
Vauxhall Astravan108.2index105.820247830
Rover 75101.2index105.820247540
Peugeot 407109.1index105.820248915
Renault Laguna109.9index105.820249316
Seat Altea105.8index105.8202414538
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peugeot 508105.4index105.8202418837

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Honda FR-V normally do?

At age 17, the median Honda FR-V had covered 124,010 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 100,274 to 147,310 miles (2024, n = 1,654).

line · Honda FR-V · Age 14 median (rough estimate) · 107961 vs baseline · 2024
Age 14 median (rou: 107961. Age 19 P75: 156898. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 median (rough estimate)107961miles202476
Age 15 median115479miles20241173
Age 15 P2590151miles20241173
Age 15 P75139176miles20241173
Age 16 median123227miles20241652
Age 16 P2598247miles20241652
Age 16 P75146467miles20241652
Age 17 median124010miles20241654
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 P25100274miles20241654
Age 17 P75147310miles20241654
Age 18 median133939miles20241372
Age 18 P25111622miles20241372
Age 18 P75158038miles20241372
Age 19 median130292miles2024989
Age 19 P25108047miles2024989
Age 19 P75156898miles2024989

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Honda FR-V MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 26.2% of Honda FR-Vs with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 51.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 2,712). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Honda FR-V · Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 359 tests, 95% interval 21.9–31%) · 26.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 359 tests, 95% interval 21.9–31%)26.2% failed first time2024359
Age 15+, 70-100k miles39% failed first time20241236
Age 15+, 100-140k miles45.9% failed first time20242967
Age 15+, 140k+ miles51.2% failed first time20242353

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Honda FR-V last?

71.3% of Honda FR-Vs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 20.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 26,613).

line · Honda FR-V · 100,000 miles · 71.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 71.3. 200,000 miles: 2.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles71.3% of tested cars202426613
150,000 miles20.3% of tested cars20247582
200,000 miles2.3% of tested cars2024863

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Honda FR-V driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Honda FR-V index is 95.3, against 100.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 7,098).

slope · Honda FR-V · Age and mileage adjusted index · 95.3 vs 100 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 100 vs 95.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index95.3index1002019–20247098

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda FR-V fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Honda FR-Vs fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 49.2% against 43.0%.

bar · Honda FR-V · Diesel · 49.2 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel49.2% fail first timeother fuels20242680
Petrol43.0% fail first timeother fuels20244407

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda FR-V engine is best?

For its age, the best Honda FR-V engine is the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at index 93.2, and the worst the diesel over 2.0 litre at 104.2, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 7,098).

bar · Honda FR-V · Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 71.1–112.9) · 91.1 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 71.1–112.9)91.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024110
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre93.2index vs model norm100 = model average202414316
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre103.6index vs model norm100 = model average20247539
Diesel over 2.0 litre104.2index vs model norm100 = model average202414765
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 104.1–127.5)115.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024370

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Honda FR-V fail its MOT most?

Honda FR-V fails first-time MOTs most in Plymouth (PL): 58.9% against 43.6% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 382).

First-time failure rates for the Honda FR-V range from 34.6% in the Leicester (LE) postcode area to 52.6% in the Brighton (BN) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Honda FR-V · Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 382 tests, 95% interval 53.9–63.7%) · 58.9 vs 45.3 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 35%. 53%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 382 tests, 95% interval 53.9–63.7%)58.9% fail first time45.32024382
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 52.3–64.3%)58.4% fail first time45.32024255
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 52.2–63.2%)57.8% fail first time45.32024306
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 21.9–34.5%)27.8% fail first time45.32024191
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 25.6–33.6%)29.4% fail first time45.32024496
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 26.5–35.2%)30.7% fail first time45.32024427
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 52.5–62.4%)57.6% fail first time45.32024377
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 47.5–64.1%)56.0% fail first time45.32024134
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 48.4–62.5%)55.6% fail first time45.32024187
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 50.1–60.9%)55.6% fail first time45.32024322
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 48.2–61.4%)54.9% fail first time45.32024215
York (YO) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 45.7–63.1%)54.5% fail first time45.32024121
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 48.3–59.1%)53.8% fail first time45.32024320
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 46.6–60.6%)53.6% fail first time45.32024192
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 44.4–62.1%)53.4% fail first time45.32024118
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 46.8–59.1%)53.0% fail first time45.32024249
Brighton (BN)52.6% fail first time45.32024597
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 44.9–59.6%)52.3% fail first time45.32024174
Portsmouth (PO)52.1% fail first time45.32024739
Bristol (BS)52.0% fail first time45.32024892
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 44.5–58.7%)51.6% fail first time45.32024186
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 44.0–58.8%)51.5% fail first time45.32024171
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 46.2–56.5%)51.4% fail first time45.32024358
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 43.5–58.9%)51.3% fail first time45.32024158
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 45.3–56.7%)51.0% fail first time45.32024294
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 46.2–55.2%)50.7% fail first time45.32024473
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 44.2–57.1%)50.7% fail first time45.32024229
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 409 tests, 95% interval 45.1–54.7%)49.9% fail first time45.32024409
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 42.3–56.6%)49.5% fail first time45.32024182
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 40.8–57.1%)48.9% fail first time45.32024139
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 42.3–53.9%)48.0% fail first time45.32024281
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 40.8–55.0%)47.9% fail first time45.32024188
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 40.8–54.1%)47.4% fail first time45.32024213
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 498 tests, 95% interval 42.8–51.6%)47.2% fail first time45.32024498
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 337 tests, 95% interval 41.9–52.5%)47.2% fail first time45.32024337
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 42.5–51.7%)47.1% fail first time45.32024450
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 38.2–55.5%)46.8% fail first time45.32024124
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 41.0–52.6%)46.8% fail first time45.32024278
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 41.0–52.5%)46.7% fail first time45.32024285
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 38.2–55.1%)46.6% fail first time45.32024131
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 451 tests, 95% interval 41.6–50.7%)46.1% fail first time45.32024451
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 41.5–50.3%)45.9% fail first time45.32024486
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 40.2–51.3%)45.7% fail first time45.32024302
Nottingham (NG)45.5% fail first time45.32024547
Manchester (M)45.5% fail first time45.32024781
Guildford (GU)45.5% fail first time45.32024583
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 39.4–51.6%)45.5% fail first time45.32024253
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 40.4–50.3%)45.3% fail first time45.32024384
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 36.1–54.8%)45.3% fail first time45.32024106
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 40.2–49.8%)44.9% fail first time45.32024405
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 39.1–50.6%)44.8% fail first time45.32024286
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 39.9–49.1%)44.4% fail first time45.32024441
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 38.0–51.1%)44.4% fail first time45.32024216
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 39.4–48.5%)43.9% fail first time45.32024453
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 37.8–50.1%)43.9% fail first time45.32024246
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 455 tests, 95% interval 39.3–48.3%)43.7% fail first time45.32024455
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 38.4–49.1%)43.7% fail first time45.32024325
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 37.3–49.8%)43.5% fail first time45.32024237
Reading (RG)43.3% fail first time45.32024706
Peterborough (PE)43.3% fail first time45.32024517
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 301 tests, 95% interval 37.7–48.8%)43.2% fail first time45.32024301
Southampton (SO)43.0% fail first time45.32024511
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 266 tests, 95% interval 36.7–48.5%)42.5% fail first time45.32024266
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 33.4–50.7%)41.8% fail first time45.32024122
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 36.0–47.8%)41.8% fail first time45.32024268
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 337 tests, 95% interval 36.1–46.6%)41.3% fail first time45.32024337
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 35.6–46.7%)41.0% fail first time45.32024295
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 35.1–46.7%)40.8% fail first time45.32024272
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 31.9–49.8%)40.5% fail first time45.32024111
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 35.9–45.0%)40.4% fail first time45.32024441
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 34.3–46.7%)40.3% fail first time45.32024238
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 34.8–44.7%)39.7% fail first time45.32024373
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 34.1–45.4%)39.6% fail first time45.32024285
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 34.8–44.1%)39.3% fail first time45.32024417
Sheffield (S)39.1% fail first time45.32024524
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 32.1–45.8%)38.7% fail first time45.32024191
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 33.4–44.0%)38.6% fail first time45.32024324
Hemel Hempstead (HP)38.4% fail first time45.32024513
London NW (NW)38.2% fail first time45.32024526
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 32.5–44.0%)38.1% fail first time45.32024273
London SE (SE)38.0% fail first time45.32024644
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 411 tests, 95% interval 32.9–42.2%)37.5% fail first time45.32024411
London N (N)37.2% fail first time45.32024736
Harrow (HA)37.1% fail first time45.32024542
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 28.8–46.1%)37.1% fail first time45.32024116
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 31.1–43.2%)36.9% fail first time45.32024241
Kingston upon Thames (KT)36.2% fail first time45.32024638
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 31.6–40.8%)36.1% fail first time45.32024413
London W (W) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 30.9–41.6%)36.1% fail first time45.32024305
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 465 tests, 95% interval 31.7–40.4%)35.9% fail first time45.32024465
Birmingham (B)35.5% fail first time45.320242361
London E (E)35.3% fail first time45.32024768
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 30.0–40.9%)35.3% fail first time45.32024295
Leicester (LE)34.6% fail first time45.32024769
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 27.0–36.6%)31.6% fail first time45.32024357
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 25.6–36.9%)30.9% fail first time45.32024252

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Honda FR-V rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Honda FR-V MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.7 times the national rate: 1.27% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 7,079).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Honda FR-V · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers7079

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Honda FR-V ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 49.3% of Honda FR-Vs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Honda FR-V · Likely compliant · 49.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant49.3% estimate20247098

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Honda FR-V?

Of failed Honda FR-V MOTs, 33.6% were retested the same day and a further 61.8% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 10,928).

bar · Honda FR-V · Same-day retest · 33.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest33.6%failed initial tests2019–202410928
Retest within 10 days61.8%failed initial tests2019–202410928
Clean MOT streak11.3%observed chains2019–20248434
Repeat advisory40.7%observed chains2019–20248434
Decreasing odometer0.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20249636

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Honda FR-V?

Honda FR-Vs aged 14 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 25.3% of tests, against 44.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 590).

bullet · Honda FR-V · Low-use first-time failure · 25.3 vs 44.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 25.3 vs 44.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure25.3%44.52019–2024590
Low-use gap-19.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024590

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Honda FR-V fails, does it fail again?

42.4% of Honda FR-Vs that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 38.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 3,361). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 41.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Honda FR-V · Repeat after fail · 42.4 vs 38.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 42.4 vs 38.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail42.4%38.32019–20243361

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Honda FR-V faults come together?

On Honda FR-Vs, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 4.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 708).

Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks4.9liftexpected joint rate2024708
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.7)3.4liftexpected joint rate202437
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.0)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024164
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.8)3.0liftexpected joint rate202455
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202447
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.6)2.9liftexpected joint rate202468
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024298
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024200
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.7)2.8liftexpected joint rate202441
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.6)2.7liftexpected joint rate202448
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate2024565
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.6)2.6liftexpected joint rate202433
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024434
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.5liftexpected joint rate202448
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate2024562
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.3)2.5liftexpected joint rate202457
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024104
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.5liftexpected joint rate2024787
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate202421
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024128
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate20241125
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024199
Brakes + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate2024861
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.8)2.3liftexpected joint rate202490
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3liftexpected joint rate2024524
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20241003
Steering + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20241549
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024558
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.6)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024110
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024219
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024437
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20241418
Brakes + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20242051
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024742
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20242004
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20241676
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20242070
Brakes + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate2024894
Suspension + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20241555
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20241378
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20244005
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024555
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20241632
Steering + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate2024534
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering1.7liftexpected joint rate20241221
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.8)1.6liftexpected joint rate2024234
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 341 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.7)1.5liftexpected joint rate2024341
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.7)1.5liftexpected joint rate2024395
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 1.2–1.8)1.5liftexpected joint rate2024110
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 0.9–2.1)1.4liftexpected joint rate202424
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 1.3–1.5)1.4liftexpected joint rate2024460
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Honda FR-V had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns matched to the Honda FR-V; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched4campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register7098

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Honda FR-V cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Honda FR-Vs tested at age 15, about 39 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 50 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 1,173 tests, 95% interval 36.5–42.1%)39.3% fail first time20241173
Age 16 (rough estimate: 1,652 tests, 95% interval 42.2–47.0%)44.6% fail first time20241652
Age 17 (rough estimate: 1,654 tests, 95% interval 40.6–45.4%)43.0% fail first time20241654
Age 18 (rough estimate: 1,372 tests, 95% interval 48.1–53.4%)50.7% fail first time20241372
Age 19 (rough estimate: 989 tests, 95% interval 47.1–53.4%)50.3% fail first time2024989

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Honda FR-V fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 61.7% of Honda FR-Vs failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,064 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Honda FR-V also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Honda FR-V · Finland · 44.5 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 44.5 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 61.7 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland44.5% failed26.32024 by country798
Netherlands61.7% failed50.82024 by country1064

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Honda FR-V MOT matter?

Honda FR-Vs fail first time most in April (46.6%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in August (40.6%) (2024, n = 7,098).

line · Honda FR-V · January · 43.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 43.3. December: 43.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Honda FR-V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January43.3% fail first time31.120244133
February44.5% fail first time30.020243433
March44.0% fail first time28.320243588
April46.6% fail first time29.820241812
May43.5% fail first time28.820241962
June43.9% fail first time28.120242434
July42.9% fail first time29.320242735
August40.6% fail first time29.220242945
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September43.0% fail first time28.220243594
October43.3% fail first time30.320243957
November44.4% fail first time30.620243881
December43.7% fail first time29.320242858

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 7,098 initial Honda FR-V tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 7,098 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Honda FR-V MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/honda-fr-v/

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Honda FR-V MOT: quick answers

What is the Honda FR-V first-time MOT pass rate?

54.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (7,098 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 7,098 primary tests: 45.34% failed first time and 64.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 105.8 is shown separately.