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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.

L20 ARE grey Honda Fr-V – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass161,497 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass89,403 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,403 miles
    Test number
    406628275013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,388 miles (+12,049)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    129648874487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    149374573061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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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