Honda FR-V
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 13,629 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
13,629
Highest Pass Rate
2009 (75%)
Years Covered
7
About the Honda FR-V
The Honda FR-V was MOT tested 13,629 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2004 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and lpg versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2009 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 2,149 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 67%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Honda FR-Vs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 138,633 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 112,566 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the FR-V is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Honda models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Honda FR-V by Year
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Questions about the Honda FR-V
Is the Honda FR-V reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2004 to 2010), the Honda FR-V averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 13,629 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2009 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Honda FR-V has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2009 Honda FR-V has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 67%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Honda FR-Vs more reliable?
Newer Honda FR-Vs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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