HONDA FIT MOT Pass Rate
89.9% of 2,545 HONDA FIT MOT tests pass.
The FIT passes its MOT 89.9% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 77.8%.
The HONDA FIT passes its MOT 89.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HONDA FIT tested at 0–3 years pass 90.9% of the time, compared with just 66.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.9% | 77 | 46,584 miles |
| 3–6 years | 100.0% | 34 | 50,031 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.1% | 224 | 50,919 miles |
| 10–15 years | 90.3% | 2,141 | 55,913 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.7% | 69 | 59,215 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 74.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 74.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 29.8% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 22.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.2% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 15.2% | warning lamp indicates an ABS fault |
| Steering | 8.3% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.0% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 77.6% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 73.6% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 79.9% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 89.4% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 78.5% pass rate