Honda FR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2007
60.7% pass rate
from 2,232 tests in 2021
(9.7% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda FR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.58% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Axles
      • 0.045% fail on Axle
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.90% fail on Brake discs
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.045% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.090% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Belts
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.090% fail on Panel
      • 0.090% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.045% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
    • 0.045% fail on Towbar
      • 0.045% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.045% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.045% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.045% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.81% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.090% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition (48% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 0.090% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (44% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
        • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.045% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
    • 0.045% fail on Power steering
      • 0.045% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment
    • 0.045% fail on Condition
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
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