2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Honda Fit MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working0.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  6. Lamp: inoperative0.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.9%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%
  9. Size/type: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  3. Tyres1.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  5. Brakes0.9%

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 structure7.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 Honda Fit?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2016 Honda Fit cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Honda Fit?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Honda Fit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).