2011 · 13 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2011 Honda Fit MOT pass rate and common faults

852 MOT tests in 2024. 79.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time79.2%
Failed or needed repairs20.8%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 852 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: missing3.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.1%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.5%
  7. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  3. Suspension4.0%
  4. Tyres3.8%
  5. Steering1.9%
  6. Brakes0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  4. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced4.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2011 Honda Fit?

In 2024, 79.2% of 2011 Honda Fit cars passed their MOT first time, across 852 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Honda Fit?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: missing; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Honda Fit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).