2012 Honda Fit · 3,591 MOT tests
2012 Honda Fit reliability
2012 Honda Fits fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 63% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Fit years (3,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Fits: 11.6%)
- 10.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Fits: 11.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 63% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 51,169
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,591
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 78% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Honda Fit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Suspension2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Tyres1.6%
- Brakes0.8%
- Steering0.7%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Obligatory rear fog lamp missing 0.97%
A rear fog lamp the car must have is missing, so it is illegal to drive until one is fitted.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 0.95%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 0.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.67%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Rear fog lamp not steady red 0.64%
A rear fog lamp that is not steady red can confuse following drivers, so the bulb or wiring needs checking.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.06%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (1%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (0.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Honda Fit reliable?
2012 Honda Fits fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 63% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Fit years (3,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Honda Fit MOT?
Most often obligatory rear fog lamp missing (0.97% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (0.95% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Honda Fit have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Honda Fit shows 51,169 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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