MOT failure data · 2025
Honda FIT MOT problems
Across every Honda FIT that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, on 6.89% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 45.16%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Honda FIT MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 6.89% |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.67% |
| 3 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 6.34% |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 6.23% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.58% |
| 6 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.58% |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp missing | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.19% |
| 8 | Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.7% |
| 9 | Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Steering | 3.55% |
| 10 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.5% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Honda FIT, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Honda FIT buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Honda FIT?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Honda FIT MOT FAQs
What does a Honda FIT most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Honda FIT cars failing their 2025 MOT was "linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt", appearing on 6.89% of failure items.
Does this mean my Honda FIT will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Honda FIT that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Honda FIT passed 86.09% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Honda FIT's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Honda FIT MOT pass rate · used Honda FIT buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.