
Honda FR-V
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,204 cc
L20 AREMOT history
L20 ARE is a grey diesel Honda FR-V first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 161,497 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 ARE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- FR-V
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,204 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 ARE was last recorded at 161,497 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 9,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Mar 2012: 57,173 miles, lower than 392,162 miles on 18 Mar 2011.
- 12 Mar 2020: 113,976 miles, lower than 131,203 miles on 5 Mar 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,685 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,497 miles
- 2025 – 151,685 miles
- 2024 – 142,871 miles
- 2023 – 136,887 miles
- 2021 – 134,652 miles
- 2020 – 134,028 miles
- 2019 – 131,203 miles
- 2018 – 116,986 miles
- 2017 – 105,643 miles
- 2016 – 99,110 miles
- 2015 – 89,403 miles
- 2014 – 81,388 miles
- 2013 – 69,339 miles
- 2012 – 57,173 miles
- 2011 – 392,162 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre mis-shaped
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,497 miles (+9,812)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 161,497 miles
- Test number
- 394624908795
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre mis-shaped
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,685 miles (+8,814)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 151,685 miles
- Test number
- 905625350412
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass142,871 miles (+62)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 142,871 miles
- Test number
- 368114404641
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail142,809 miles (+5,922)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,809 miles
- Test number
- 928532985892
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass136,887 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 136,887 miles
- Test number
- 591015775644
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail136,887 miles (+2,235)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,887 miles
- Test number
- 680815575212
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,652 miles (+624)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 134,652 miles
- Test number
- 700495231984
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,028 miles (+20,052)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 134,028 miles
- Test number
- 505592149585
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail113,976 miles (-17,227)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,976 miles
- Test number
- 917599130871
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass131,203 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 131,203 miles
- Test number
- 796624545903
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail131,202 miles (+14,216)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,202 miles
- Test number
- 291899187598
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,986 miles (+11,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 116,986 miles
- Test number
- 454367638307
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer bolt fractured (7.1.2)
Pass105,643 miles (+6,533)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 105,643 miles
- Test number
- 700702975977
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth wipers smeering screen
Pass99,110 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 99,110 miles
- Test number
- 692942055293
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail99,110 miles (+9,707)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,110 miles
- Test number
- 921838280607
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,403 miles (+8,015)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,403 miles
- Test number
- 406628275013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,388 miles (+12,049)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 81,388 miles
- Test number
- 129648874487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 69,339 miles
- Test number
- 149374573061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,339 miles (+12,166)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,339 miles
- Test number
- 459684573030
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass57,173 miles (-334,989)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,173 miles
- Test number
- 129669382011
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside front brake pad is getting low
- NoteSlight smearing offside wiper blade
- NoteSlight wear front brake discs
Pass392,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 392,162 miles
- Test number
- 379277871056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 ARE
- Does L20 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ARE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 ARE?
- The MOT on L20 ARE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 ARE done?
- L20 ARE was recorded at 161,497 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has L20 ARE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 ARE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L20 ARE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L20 ARE find?
- L20 ARE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides; front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 9 more.
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