Honda FR-V 2008: MOT failure rate for its age
41.6% of 7,571 MOT tests of the Honda FR-V first registered in 2008 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 102.2 (95% CI 98.6–105.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2008 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 41.6 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 7571 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 98.6–105.7) | 102.2 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 7571 |
| Rank among this model's 7 build years | 5 | of 7 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 7571 |
| Tested in 2024 | 1652 | tests | median 123,226 miles | 2024 | 1652 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2008 Honda FR-V fail at each age?
Cars built in 2008 were tested at ages 11 to 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 152 (rough estimate) | 42.1 | 34.5–50.1 | not available | not available |
| 12 | 135 (rough estimate) | 50.4 | 42–58.7 | 36.2 | 139 |
| 13 | 2,089 | 41.3 | 39.2–43.4 | 39.2 | 105.2 |
| 14 | 1,988 | 38.9 | 36.8–41.1 | 38 | 102.4 |
| 15 | 1,842 | 42 | 39.8–44.3 | 41.8 | 100.5 |
| 16 | 1,652 | 44.6 | 42.2–47 | 44.5 | 100.2 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,858 (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 2008 Honda FR-V?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2008 is suspension: 41 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 2008 were tested at ages 11 to 16.
| Failure group | Built 2008, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41 | 43.6 | 3,218 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.8 | 42.1 | 2,970 |
| Brakes | 18.1 | 17.8 | 1,425 |
| Tyres | 12 | 12.5 | 944 |
| Steering | 12 | 11.7 | 942 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,858 (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 2008 compare with the years around it?
Among the 7 published build years of the Honda FR-V, 2008 ranks 5 (1 = fails least for its age). 2007: index 98.4. 2009: index 98.1.
| 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 2008 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/2008/
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 2006 · Honda FR-V 2007 · 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