2012 · 12 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2012 Honda Fit MOT pass rate and common faults

1,017 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,017 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  2. Rear fog lamp: missing2.2%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  6. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  8. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  10. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Suspension4.7%
  3. Tyres2.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Steering1.2%
  6. Brakes1.2%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.8%
  3. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Honda Fit?

In 2024, 84.7% of 2012 Honda Fit cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,017 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Honda Fit?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: missing; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Honda Fit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).