2008 Honda Fr-V MOT pass rate: 64.8% (4,926 tests)
Is the 2008 Fr-V getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66.5% +1.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 65.0% +0.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 62.6% -2.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Fr-V
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,592 | 27.5% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,241 | 21.5% |
| 3 | Brakes | 928 | 16.0% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 609 | 10.5% |
| 5 | Tyres | 579 | 10.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 250 | 4.3% |
All Fr-V years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,020 | 62.2% | -2.3 pts | 130,875 |
| 2006 | 4,094 | 61.8% | -2.6 pts | 133,156 |
| 2007 | 4,923 | 65.3% | +0.2 pts | 123,080 |
| 2008 (this page) | 4,926 | 64.8% | -0.3 pts | 122,606 |
| 2009 | 3,545 | 68.9% | +2.5 pts | 114,587 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Honda Fr-V reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 64.8% of their MOT tests (4,926 tests, 2023–2025), -0.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 122,606 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Fr-V?
The median tested example shows 122,606 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2008 Fr-V?
In this cohort petrols pass 68.0% of tests against 60.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.