Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Fit?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Honda Fit?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Honda Fit?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Honda Fit reliable?

Based on MOT data from 981 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Fit has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Honda Fit?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Honda Fit are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Honda Fit?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Fit (2013)

981 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Fit

CarHunch analysed 981 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Fit. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Honda Fit is a genuinely reliable choice, with a 92.4% first-time pass rate that sits well clear of the UK average of 80%—and only 3.7% of vehicles ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The hybrid versions (which make up 84% of the cohort) perform marginally better at 92.8% than the petrol models at 90.1%, though both are strong.

At a median mileage of 58,186 miles for an 11-year-old car, these Fits have been driven sensibly and show it: owners average just 0.26 failures per MOT and 0.9 advisories, suggesting wear-and-tear is minimal. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully to confirm that reliability has been properly maintained, but mechanically these cars tend to hold up well into high mileage.

The 2013 Honda Fit passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

58k

Middle half: 48k–72k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 981 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 981 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 13.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 4.1%

Rear fog lamp missing · Rear fog lamp not working · Nearside Front Position lamp not working · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 3.9%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 3.6%

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated · Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Honda Fit

Based on MOT data from 981 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (83%)	819	92.9%	0.24
Petrol (16%)	161	90.2%	0.37

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,346 Honda Fit vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 23.1%

1,234

Silver 22.9%

1,223

Black 21.4%

1,146

Blue 16.2%

865

Red 4.1%

219

Grey 3.6%

193

Green 3.3%

177

Brown 1.8%

Yellow 1.3%

Purple 1.2%

Orange 0.6%

Pink 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Fit vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

58,186

typical

47,606

low mileage

71,630

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Fit vehicles fall between 47,606 and 71,630 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 47,606 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 47,606–71,630 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Fits sit.

⚠ Over 96,700 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Fit — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Honda Fits are still on the road.

Strong survival — 910 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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