Car statistics
How many Honda FR-Vs are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 5,964 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 4,759 Honda FR-Vs licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 934 declared off the road (SORN). That is 65.7% fewer than the peak of 13,865 in 2010.
Numbers peaked in 2010 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 590 |
| 2005 | 3,911 |
| 2006 | 7,182 |
| 2007 | 9,832 |
| 2008 | 12,335 |
| 2009 | 13,763 |
| 2010 | 13,865 |
| 2011 | 13,855 |
| 2012 | 13,790 |
| 2013 | 13,744 |
| 2014 | 13,492 |
| 2015 | 13,301 |
| 2016 | 13,107 |
| 2017 | 12,779 |
| 2018 | 12,253 |
| 2019 | 11,491 |
| 2020 | 10,631 |
| 2021 | 9,611 |
| 2022 | 8,401 |
| 2023 | 7,273 |
| 2024 | 6,078 |
| 2025 | 5,057 |
| 2026 | 4,759 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
2 versions of the Honda FR-V have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Honda FR-V EX | 1,935 | 209 |
| Honda FR-V ES | 1,117 | 116 |
In 2025, 54.2% of Honda FR-V MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Honda FR-Vs tested pass 58.5% of the time, so the Honda FR-V does worse than average for its age, by 4.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 54.7%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Honda FR-V | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 55.1% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 48.9% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Honda FR-V fails its MOT, appearing on 50.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 13.5% of Honda FR-V tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.8% |
| Suspension | 41.5% |
| Brakes | 23.0% |
| Tyres | 20.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.8% |
| Visibility | 14.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.0% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Honda FR-V failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 21.4% of 2,734 failed tests. 75.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.4% |
| Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 15.9% |
| Linkage ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 10.3% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.4% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.4% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 9.3% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.9% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.6% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 25.8% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 16.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 14.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 12.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.7% |
| Linkage ball joint has slight play Suspension | 10.5% |
| Headlamp: product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.9% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.3% |
| Component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension | 8.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
5 years of the Honda FR-V, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2009 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (59.7% passed first time) and the 2005 cars worst (50.3%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | – | 871 | 50.3% |
| 2006 | – | 1,103 | 52.0% |
| 2007 | – | 1,373 | 54.9% |
| 2008 | – | 1,397 | 52.9% |
| 2009 | – | 1,085 | 59.7% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Honda FR-V covers 6,401 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 6,457 |
| 20+ years | 5,959 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Honda FR-Vs for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 3,555 in 2005. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 600 |
| ’05 | 3,555 |
| ’06 | 3,543 |
| ’07 | 2,652 |
| ’08 | 2,381 |
| ’09 | 1,492 |
| ’10 | 88 |
| ’11 | 1 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 2 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 3 |
| ’16 | 11 |
| ’17 | 5 |
| ’18 | 9 |
| ’19 | 6 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 1 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 5,106 Honda FR-Vs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 44.0% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc, and 35.5% have an engine of 2,201cc to 2,300cc. The share with an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc has grown from 22.7% in 2014 to 44.0%. Diesels made up 44.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 35.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 2,248 licensed | 44.0% |
| 2,201cc to 2,300cc 1,811 licensed | 35.5% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 801 licensed | 15.7% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 246 licensed | 4.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 2,229 | 43.7% |
| 2,201–2,300cc | Diesel | 1,811 | 35.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 793 | 15.5% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 245 | 4.8% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,701–1,800cc | 2,201–2,300cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,601–1,700cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22.7% | 44.6% | 23.0% | 9.7% |
| 2015 | 23.1% | 44.4% | 22.9% | 9.5% |
| 2016 | 23.2% | 44.5% | 22.9% | 9.5% |
| 2017 | 23.7% | 44.4% | 22.6% | 9.2% |
| 2018 | 24.4% | 44.1% | 22.4% | 9.0% |
| 2019 | 25.6% | 44.2% | 21.7% | 8.5% |
| 2020 | 27.1% | 44.1% | 20.7% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | 29.6% | 43.6% | 19.3% | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 32.7% | 42.0% | 18.4% | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 36.0% | 40.0% | 17.8% | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 39.8% | 37.7% | 17.0% | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 44.0% | 35.5% | 15.7% | 4.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 55.2% | 44.6% |
| 2015 | 55.4% | 44.4% |
| 2016 | 55.4% | 44.5% |
| 2017 | 55.3% | 44.4% |
| 2018 | 55.5% | 44.2% |
| 2019 | 55.4% | 44.2% |
| 2020 | 55.6% | 44.1% |
| 2021 | 56.0% | 43.6% |
| 2022 | 57.6% | 42.0% |
| 2023 | 59.5% | 40.0% |
| 2024 | 61.8% | 37.7% |
| 2025 | 64.0% | 35.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Honda FR-V from 2005 to 2009. On the NEDC test (listings 2005 to 2009), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 33.6 to 44.8 mpg, with CO2 of 167 to 199 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 petrol | 37.7 | 179 | 2005–2006 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 1.8 petrol | 34.9–37.7 | 177–190 | 2007–2009 | Euro 4 | 9 |
| 2.0 petrol | 33.6 | 199 | 2005–2006 | Euro 4 | 2 |
| 2.2 diesel | 44.8 | 167 | 2006–2009 | Euro 4 | 8 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 4 safety recalls for the Honda FR-V since 1992, the first in 2006. The most recent was launched on 16 May 2016.
All 4 Honda FR-V recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Honda FR-V. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda FR-V | 4,759 | −17.5% | 934 | 442 | Petrol |
| Honda Jazz | 344,971 | −0.9% | 12,274 | 18 | Petrol |
| Honda Civic | 240,431 | −7.2% | 44,064 | 32 | Petrol |
| Honda CR-V | 189,370 | −3.9% | 16,666 | 42 | Diesel |
| Honda HR-V | 59,192 | +9.3% | 1,647 | 130 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 5,693 FR-V records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 5,964 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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