2016 Honda Fit — MOT failures & pass rate
426 MOT tests on the 2016 Honda Fit are in this dataset, and 93.4% of them passed. That is 9.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 15.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests against 2.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, headlamp and position lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 16 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2016 Fit fails 4.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.6 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 4.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 8.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 33 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.1% | 9 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 6 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 5 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 16 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 6 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 6 |
| 5 | Wipers | 6 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
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 | 16.0% | 68 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.9% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.8% | 16 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 11 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.4% | 10 |
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 | 41 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 201 | 5.0% |
| 60-90k | 147 | 5.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 384 | 5.2% |
| Petrol | 42 | 19.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 62 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 95 | 7.4% |
| 2024 | 116 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 136 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Fit
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.1% 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.
- Brakes (1.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2016 Honda Fits pass their MOT?
93.4% of the 426 2016 Honda Fit MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Honda Fit?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by tyres (2.1%).
Does the 2016 Fit get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 5.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 426 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.