Honda Fit Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Fit reliable? We analysed 18,907 real MOT tests across 5,875 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Fit is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Fit.
Honda Fit Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Fit. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Fit MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Fit to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Fit Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Fit models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Fit Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Fit owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Fit MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Fit year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 86.8% | 39,380 | 54,240 | 64,483 |
| 2022 | 77 | 80.5% | 53,200 | 64,925 | 77,098 |
| 2021 | 178 | 78.1% | 43,047 | 68,100 | 90,984 |
| 2020 | 125 | 79.2% | 33,643 | 61,068 | 107,354 |
| 2019 | 138 | 80.4% | 42,096 | 69,012 | 117,327 |
| 2018 | 144 | 89.6% | 37,934 | 54,915 | 74,813 |
| 2017 | 241 | 86.7% | 35,511 | 50,167 | 71,025 |
| 2016 | 535 | 88.4% | 46,350 | 61,020 | 78,066 |
| 2015 | 695 | 89.6% | 46,730 | 57,842 | 70,003 |
| 2014 | 2,074 | 89.6% | 45,609 | 56,517 | 68,966 |
| 2013 | 2,581 | 87.6% | 48,009 | 60,166 | 75,141 |
| 2012 | 4,101 | 85.8% | 47,713 | 60,677 | 74,750 |
| 2011 | 3,937 | 83.6% | 55,304 | 69,678 | 86,664 |
| 2010 | 1,479 | 79.0% | 52,517 | 68,560 | 87,959 |
| 2009 | 493 | 76.7% | 45,257 | 67,977 | 89,274 |
| 2008 | 484 | 76.9% | 49,029 | 66,176 | 94,953 |
| 2007 | 385 | 75.6% | 32,726 | 55,817 | 86,299 |
| 2006 | 114 | 73.7% | 44,188 | 75,766 | 97,265 |
| 2005 | 198 | 70.2% | 55,249 | 87,999 | 109,601 |
| 2004 | 176 | 77.8% | 53,417 | 68,440 | 85,236 |
How Long Does a Honda Fit Last?
Based on 5,875 Honda Fit vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Fit Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Fit MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Fit
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.6% MOT pass rate from 2,074 tests
70.2% MOT pass rate from 198 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Fit is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.6% across 2,074 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Fit Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fit THIS CAR | 84.3% | 18,907 | 62,859 mi | 19 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 155 | 61.5% | 13,858 | 99,431 mi | 34 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Fit outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda FitShould you buy a used Honda Fit?
The Honda Fit has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 18,907 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Fit with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Fit owner drives around 4,822 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Fit models stay on UK roads for around 19 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.