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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda FIT. Check any FIT by registration number below.

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89.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.8%

vs Honda Avg

19

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda FIT — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda FIT has an average MOT pass rate of 89.1%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the FIT is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda FIT fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing. If you are preparing your FIT for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Honda FIT, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda FIT performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 74 vehicles

83.8%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

29.7%

2023

Based on 119 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2022

Based on 57 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

4.8%

2021

Based on 88 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

9.6%

Mileage at 3yr

95k mi

2020

Based on 58 vehicles

82.8%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

15.4%

Mileage at 3yr

98k mi

2019

Based on 87 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.1%

Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

2018

Based on 117 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

11.6%

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

2017

Based on 196 vehicles

94.9%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

4.4%

2016

Based on 416 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.8%

2015

Based on 484 vehicles

95.2%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

3.5%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

2014

Based on 1,526 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

4.9%

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2013

Based on 3,097 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

4.9%

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

2012

Based on 3,629 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

2011

Based on 2,703 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

9.7%

2010

Based on 797 vehicles

83.8%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

12.9%

2009

Based on 190 vehicles

83.7%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

12.1%

2008

Based on 149 vehicles

75.2%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

18.5%

2007

Based on 133 vehicles

81.2%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

13.2%

0

Based on 2,820 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda FIT

The most common reasons a Honda FIT fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.4%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.2%
3

Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing

1.5%
4

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.5%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.4%
Honda FIT Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

4.1%

Front Offside

2.7%

Front Nearside

2.7%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Cb 1300 Sa-8

97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Honda FIT

Honda FIT — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda FIT MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda FIT?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda FIT is 89.1% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda FIT?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda FIT are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.4%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.2%), Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda FIT reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.1%, the Honda FIT is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda FIT?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda FIT?
Typical mileage for the Honda FIT: 95,005 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used FIT to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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