HONDA FIT MOT pass rate
92.9% of 11,534 HONDA FIT MOT tests pass.
The FIT passes its MOT 92.9% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 79.4%.
The HONDA FIT passes its MOT 92.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.6% at 0–3 years to 81.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.6% | 222 | 48,449 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.0% | 189 | 54,040 miles |
| 6–10 years | 95.9% | 1,320 | 52,526 miles |
| 10–15 years | 93.0% | 9,487 | 54,637 miles |
| 15+ years | 81.0% | 316 | 54,718 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA FIT
The most common reason the HONDA FIT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 79.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 28.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 20.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 10.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Steering | 7.6% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 3.3% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA FIT?
- 92.9% of HONDA FIT MOT tests pass, based on 11,534 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA FIT?
- The most common reason the HONDA FIT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA FIT's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.