2015 · 9 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2015 Honda Fit MOT pass rate and common faults

127 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 127 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high2.4%
  2. Rear fog lamp: missing1.6%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working0.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  8. Reversing lamps: inoperative0.8%
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.4%
  2. Suspension1.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Tyres0.8%

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 structure6.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
  4. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced2.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2015 Honda Fit?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2015 Honda Fit cars passed their MOT first time, across 127 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Honda Fit?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; rear fog lamp: missing; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Honda Fit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).