Honda FR-V MOT Results

Registered in 2006
53.3% pass rate
from 2,476 tests in 2021
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda FR-V is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (24% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (52% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.040% fail on Switch
    • 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.081% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.040% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.040% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pedal (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.73% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.73% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.081% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.040% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Washers (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.081% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.081% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.081% fail on View to rear
      • 0.081% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.6% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Strengthening plate (26 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.081% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.081% fail on Joints
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
      • 0.081% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.081% fail on Pipe
    • 0.16% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.081% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
      • 0.040% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Towbar
      • 0.040% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.040% fail on Floor
    • 0.040% fail on Cabs
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.040% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.081% fail on Oxygen sensor (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Condition
      • 0.081% fail on Requirements
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.081% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
    • 0.081% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
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