Honda FR-V 2006: MOT failure rate for its age
47.9% of 7,582 MOT tests of the Honda FR-V first registered in 2006 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 107.4 (95% CI 103.9–110.9; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2006 Honda FR-V fails more often than other build years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 47.9 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 7582 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 103.9–110.9) | 107.4 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 7582 |
| Rank among this model's 7 build years | 7 | of 7 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 7582 |
| Tested in 2024 | 1372 | tests | median 133,938 miles | 2024 | 1372 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2006 Honda FR-V fail at each age?
Cars built in 2006 were tested at ages 13 to 18 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 235 (rough estimate) | 45.1 | 38.9–51.5 | 42.7 | 105.7 |
| 14 | 196 (rough estimate) | 45.4 | 38.6–52.4 | 39.6 | 114.6 |
| 15 | 2,448 | 47.3 | 45.3–49.2 | 43 | 110 |
| 16 | 2,058 | 47.4 | 45.3–49.6 | 44.6 | 106.4 |
| 17 | 1,704 | 47.1 | 44.8–49.5 | 45 | 104.8 |
| 18 | 1,372 | 50.7 | 48.1–53.4 | 47.1 | 107.7 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,013 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2006 Honda FR-V?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2006 is suspension: 50.7 items per 100 first tests, against 43.6 across all build years of the Honda FR-V. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2006 were tested at ages 13 to 18.
| Failure group | Built 2006, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50.7 | 43.6 | 4,059 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49 | 42.1 | 3,925 |
| Brakes | 20.2 | 17.8 | 1,617 |
| Visibility | 15.8 | 13 | 1,270 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.4 | 11.3 | 1,154 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,013 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2006 compare with the years around it?
Among the 7 published build years of the Honda FR-V, 2006 ranks 7 (1 = fails least for its age). 2005: index 104.3. 2007: index 98.4.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 101.4 | 91.4–111.4 | no different (rough estimate) | 824 |
| 2005 | 104.3 | 100.4–108.1 | worse | 5,908 |
| 2006 | 107.4 | 103.9–110.9 | worse | 7,582 |
| 2007 | 98.4 | 95.0–101.7 | no different | 7,855 |
| 2008 | 102.2 | 98.6–105.7 | no different | 7,571 |
| 2009 | 98.1 | 93.7–102.5 | no different | 5,125 |
| 2010 | 99.7 | 78.7–120.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 236 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 35,101 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Honda FR-V 2006 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/honda-fr-v/2006/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Honda FR-V 2004 · Honda FR-V 2005 · Honda FR-V 2007 · Honda FR-V 2008 · Honda FR-V 2009 · Honda FR-V 2010 · Honda FR-V in Finland · Honda FR-V in the Netherlands · Honda FR-V by postcode area · Honda FR-V body, chassis and structure failures · Honda FR-V brakes failures · Honda FR-V vehicle identification failures · Honda FR-V lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Honda FR-V noise, emissions and leaks failures · Honda FR-V road wheels failures · Honda FR-V seat belts and airbags failures · Honda FR-V steering failures · Honda FR-V suspension failures · Honda FR-V tyres failures · Honda FR-V visibility failures