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Honda Fit buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Honda Fit costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 607 for sale right now.
Used Honda Fit prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €17,700 | 46k km | 8 |
| 2023 | €17,350 | 71k km | 33 |
| 2022 | €17,000 | 55k km | 16 |
| 2021 | €15,750 | 57k km | 55 |
| 2020 | €14,900 | 63k km | 43 |
| 2019 | €13,750 | 68k km | 57 |
| 2018 | €12,450 | 83k km | 48 |
| 2017 | €11,950 | 80k km | 60 |
| 2016 | €10,450 | 90k km | 59 |
| 2015 | €9,500 | 93k km | 102 |
| 2014 | €8,500 | 97k km | 55 |
| 2013 | €7,500 | 98k km | 40 |
| 2012 | €6,450 | 108k km | 21 |
| 2011 | €6,250 | 113k km | 7 |
Honda Fit NCT pass rate
How often Honda Fits pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 76% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 73% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 69% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 68% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 60% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 56% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 55% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 57% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 58% | 42% |
Most common reasons a 2017 Honda Fit fails: wheels & tyres (22.4% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (7.4% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (5.1% of tests), headlight aim (4.6% of tests).
Common Honda Fit problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€190 | 223 |
| 1.3 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€190 | 18 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€280 | 13 |
| 1.5 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€390 | 7 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Honda Fit
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Honda Fit
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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