2012 Honda Fit MOT pass rate: 87.9% (2,998 tests)
Is the 2012 Fit getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93.4% +21.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 87.8% +16.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 84.6% +14.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Fit
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 379 | 43.4% |
| 2 | Suspension | 172 | 19.7% |
| 3 | Tyres | 102 | 11.7% |
| 4 | Visibility | 76 | 8.7% |
| 5 | Steering | 67 | 7.7% |
| 6 | Brakes | 50 | 5.7% |
All Fit years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,473 | 85.1% | +16.1 pts | 59,632 |
| 2012 (this page) | 2,998 | 87.9% | +16.9 pts | 53,806 |
| 2013 | 1,874 | 90.9% | +18.1 pts | 54,250 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Honda Fit reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 87.9% of their MOT tests (2,998 tests, 2023–2025), +16.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 53,806 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Fit?
The median tested example shows 53,806 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.