2009 Honda FR-V · 4,241 MOT tests
2009 Honda FR-V reliability
2009 Honda FR-Vs fail 38% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 FR-V years (4,241 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda FR-Vs: 44.1%)
- 38%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda FR-Vs: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 110,295
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,241
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Honda FR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.1%
- Suspension13.7%
- Brakes10%
- Tyres8.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.46%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.03%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.97%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.88%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.47%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.08%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (8.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.22%)
Is a 2009 Honda FR-V reliable?
2009 Honda FR-Vs fail 38% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 FR-V years (4,241 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Honda FR-V MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.46% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (4.03% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Honda FR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Honda FR-V shows 110,295 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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