2006 Honda FR-V · 5,831 MOT tests
2006 Honda FR-V reliability
2006 Honda FR-Vs fail 48.4% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 FR-V years (5,831 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda FR-Vs: 44.1%)
- 48.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda FR-Vs: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 131,457
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,831
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Honda FR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.1%
- Suspension22.8%
- Brakes13.4%
- Tyres9.7%
- Body, chassis and structure9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.37%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.87%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.69%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (15.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.89%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.59%)
Is a 2006 Honda FR-V reliable?
2006 Honda FR-Vs fail 48.4% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 FR-V years (5,831 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Honda FR-V MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.39% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.37% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (4.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Honda FR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Honda FR-V shows 131,457 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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