2015 Honda Fit — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 559 MOT tests, the 2015 Honda Fit recorded a 93.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (18.3% fail rate), the 2015 Fit comes out 11.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.6% of all tests — 6.1 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rear fog lamp and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 21 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 2.8% in the 0-30k band and 10.0% in the 90-120k band, a 7.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 10.9% in 2022 to 6.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 48 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.5% | 14 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.8% | 10 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 21 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 19 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 7 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.5% | 64 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.0% | 28 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.1% | 23 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 23 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.5% | 14 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.3% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 36 | 2.8% |
| 30-60k | 343 | 6.4% |
| 60-90k | 143 | 8.4% |
| 90-120k | 30 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 493 | 6.1% |
| Petrol | 65 | 12.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 96 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 146 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 245 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Fit
On a 2015 Fit, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (2.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (1.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Honda Fits pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 559 2015 Honda Fit MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Honda Fit?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.6% of tests, followed by suspension (2.5%).
Does the 2015 Fit get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.8% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 559 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.