2011 Honda Fit — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,370 MOT tests analysed for the 2011 Honda Fit, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility. Its pass rate of 87.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (77.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.1% in the 90-120k group versus 7.4% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,370

MOT tests analysed

12.1%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

12.8

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2011 Honda Fit
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	11.6%	391
2	Suspension	3.6%	123
3	Visibility	3.1%	105
4	Tyres	2.5%	83
5	Steering	1.3%	44
6	Brakes	1.0%	34

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2011 Honda Fit
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Rear fog lamp	224
2	Headlamp aim	120
3	Position lamp	108
4	Wipers	82
5	Linkage ball joint dust cover	72
6	Headlamp	68

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2011 Honda Fit
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	14.8%	498
2	Lighting & signalling	10.2%	344
3	Suspension	8.8%	296
4	Brakes	5.4%	181
5	Steering	4.7%	159
6	Other defects	3.5%	118

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2011 Fit
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	148	7.4%
30-60k	1,545	11.6%
60-90k	1,415	12.7%
90-120k	219	15.1%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2011 Fit
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Hybrid	2,556	12.1%
Petrol	799	12.1%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2011 Fit
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	84	7.1%
2022	431	6.7%
2023	760	10.5%
2024	1,006	13.0%
2025	1,089	15.0%

What to check before buying a 2011 Fit

Before buying a 2011 Honda Fit, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.6% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (11.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Suspension (3.6% 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.
Visibility (3.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.

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 2011 Honda Fits pass their MOT?

87.9% of the 3,370 2011 Honda Fit MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Honda Fit?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.6% of tests, followed by suspension (3.6%).

Does the 2011 Fit get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 15.1% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,370 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.