Honda Fit
From 10,816 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Fits fare better: 2017 models pass at 88.4% vs 81.6% for 2010.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 191 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 191 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 187 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 94 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 82 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 65 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 63 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 62 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 58 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 51 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 49 |
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 91.6% while Petrol versions pass at 84.3%, a 7 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 88.4% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2016 | 93.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes |
| 2015 | 94.2% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2014 | 92.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spigot mounted wheel hub worn or damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected |
7 earlier years
| 2013 | 94.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2012 | 90.2% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 86.4% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 81.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 75% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 75.2% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2007 | 78.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fits tested had between 37,002 and 64,099 miles on the clock.
At 50,337 median miles, the Fit has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Fit MOT pass rate?
The Honda Fit has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 10,816 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Fit?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Fit is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 191 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Fit at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Fit is 50,337 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,002 and 64,099 miles.
Buying a used Fit?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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