2010 Honda FR-V petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Honda FR-V first registered in 2010 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 152 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 152 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2010 Honda FR-V petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2010 Honda FR-V petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension53% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres39% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics35% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes34% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Oil and fluid leaks14% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors12% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Honda FR-V petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Honda FR-V compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3,571 | Suspension 51% |
| 2008 | 4,974 | Suspension 56% |
| 2007 | 4,972 | Suspension 56% |
| 2006 | 4,149 | Suspension 62% |
| 2005 | 3,082 | Suspension 63% |
| 2004 | 428 | Suspension 65% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Honda FR-V cars first registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score