Honda Fit MOT Failures
An analysis of 5,340 real DVSA MOT tests on the Honda Fit — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Honda Fit fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Honda Fit is track rod ends worn — this model is 14 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 5,340 MOT tests, 7.55% of all Honda Fit tests recorded this as a failure.
Steering faults include worn track rod ends, power steering leaks, and rack wear. These are safety-critical — any play in the steering should be investigated immediately.
Other notable weak points include headlight fault (26x the fleet average) and obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (194x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Honda Fit's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 2 categories: Steering, Lights & Electrics. If you're inspecting a Honda Fit before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Honda Fit's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Honda Fit specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (194x the average) and headlight fault (26x). track rod ends worn (14x) and track rod ends worn also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Honda Fit specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are track rod ends worn (11x the average) and headlight fault (7.6x).
The shift from obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... at lower mileages to track rod ends worn at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
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What to check before buying a Honda Fit
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Honda Fit:
Steering — check for track rod ends worn. Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault, obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or....
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Honda Fit MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Fit?
Based on 5,340 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is track rod ends worn — at 14x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include headlight fault and obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or....
Is the Honda Fit reliable based on MOT data?
The Honda Fit has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is track rod ends worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include track rod ends worn, headlight fault, obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or....
How do I check a Honda Fit's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.