Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Honda Fit reliable?

Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles, the 2016 Honda Fit has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Fit?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Honda Fit are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12% 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 2016 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 (2016)

135 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Honda Fit

CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2016 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 2016 Honda Fit is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 93.1% first-time pass rate that sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at just 3.7%, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

At nearly 60,000 miles on the clock, these Fits show typical wear for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.31 per vehicle confirms they're holding up well mechanically. With just 1.3 advisories per test, you're looking at a car that needs routine maintenance rather than surprise repairs—so get a pre-purchase inspection done to confirm service history, but don't expect hidden problems.

We have limited data for the 2016 Honda Fit — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 3.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

59k

Middle half: 47k–71k

For context

These stats describe 135 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 135 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.6%

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 7.2%

Rear fog lamp not working · Rear fog lamp missing

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

Suspension & steering 4%

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

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

Other issues 4%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Covers and Shields fitted

Brake wear 3.2%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Wipers & washers 3.2%

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Honda Fit

Based on MOT data from 135 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) (93%)	125	93.5%	0.3

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 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.

58,809

typical

46,844

low mileage

70,868

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Honda Fit vehicles fall between 46,844 and 70,868 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 46,844 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.

✓ 46,844–70,868 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Honda Fits sit.

⚠ Over 95,671 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Honda Fit — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Honda Fits are still on the road.

Strong survival — 118 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 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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