Honda FR-V reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Honda FR-V is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 100 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 252 of 442, and 45.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (9.4% of tests).
Ranked 252 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 7,101 Honda FR-Vs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 45.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Honda FR-V is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
45.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,700
Typical age at test: 16 years
Honda FR-V MOT failure rate by age
Most common Honda FR-V MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working9.4% of tests
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.4% of tests
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9% of tests
What the Honda FR-V fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 22.7% | About average |
| Suspension | 19.0% | About average |
| Brakes | 11.8% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Tyres | 9.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 8.0% | About average |
| Visibility | 7.3% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6.4% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.9% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 1.7% | ▼ 61% less often |
| Wheels | 0.8% | 1.1× as often |
What MPG does the Honda FR-V do?
Official economy for the Honda FR-V ranges from 33.6 to 44.8mpg across the 20 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2008). A typical petrol version manages 34.9mpg and a typical diesel 44.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Honda FR-V?
Any Honda FR-V first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda FR-V registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £325 to £410 a year.
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Official figures for 20 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2008.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
33.6–44.8 mpg
CO2
167–199 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR-V 07 SE5AT · listed 2008 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| FR-V 07 ES5AT · listed 2008 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| FR-V 07 EX5AT · listed 2008 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| FR-V 07 SE6MT · listed 2008 | Petrol | 37.7 mpg | 177g | £360 |
| FR-V 07 SE5AT · listed 2008 | Petrol | 34.9 mpg | 190g | £410 |
| FR-V 07 ES6MT · listed 2008 | Petrol | 37.7 mpg | 177g | £360 |
| FR-V 07 ES5AT · listed 2008 | Petrol | 34.9 mpg | 190g | £410 |
| FR-V 07 EX6MT · listed 2008 | Petrol | 37.7 mpg | 177g | £360 |
| FR-V 07 EX5AT · listed 2008 | Petrol | 34.9 mpg | 190g | £410 |
| FR-V 07 SE5 AMT · listed 2007 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| FR-V 07 ES5 AMT · listed 2007 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| FR-V 07 EX5 AMT · listed 2007 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| FR-V 07 SE5 AMT · listed 2007 | Petrol | 34.9 mpg | 190g | £410 |
| FR-V 07 ES5 AMT · listed 2007 | Petrol | 34.9 mpg | 190g | £410 |
| FR-V 07 EX5 AMT · listed 2007 | Petrol | 34.9 mpg | 190g | £410 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 20 versions.
What a Honda FR-V costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 34.9mpg…
- diesel, typical official 44.8mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Honda FR-V reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Honda FR-V is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 100 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Honda FR-V?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 9.4% of tests.
›What MPG does the Honda FR-V do?
Official economy for the Honda FR-V ranges from 33.6 to 44.8mpg across the 20 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2008). A typical petrol version manages 34.9mpg and a typical diesel 44.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Honda FR-V?
Any Honda FR-V first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda FR-V registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £325 to £410 a year.
›How many Honda FR-Vs fail their MOT?
45.3% of Honda FR-Vs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Honda FR-V combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.