Honda FIT reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Honda FIT is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 175 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 37 of 442, and 16.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (2.2% of tests).
Ranked 37 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,916 Honda FITs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 16.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Honda FIT is 43% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
16.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,300
Typical age at test: 12 years
Honda FIT MOT failure rate by age
Most common Honda FIT MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working2.2% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: missing2.1% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working1.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.6% of tests
What the Honda FIT fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 10.2% | About average |
| Suspension | 4.0% | ▼ 57% less often |
| Visibility | 2.8% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Tyres | 2.8% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Steering | 1.3% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Brakes | 1.2% | ▼ 80% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.4% | ▼ 84% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.3% | ▼ 89% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 31% less often |
How much is road tax on a Honda FIT?
Any Honda FIT first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Honda FIT reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Honda FIT is 43% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 175 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Honda FIT?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 2.2% of tests.
›How much is road tax on a Honda FIT?
Any Honda FIT first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Honda FITs fail their MOT?
16.7% of Honda FITs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Honda FIT combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.