How to decode a 2016 Honda Fit VIN

Characters 1-3 of a 2016 Honda Fit VIN

A World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is a unique three-letter code that is designated to every vehicle manufacturer by the body responsible for international automotive standards. This code is the initial sequence of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which specifies the manufacturing company, country, and often the vehicle type. For the 2016 Honda Fit, the WMI “JHM” identifies the vehicle as manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., specifically indicating its origin in Japan. Additionally, “3HG” denotes models produced by Honda de Mexico in El Salto, Jalisco, symbolizing the Honda Fit models assembled in Mexico. These codes play a crucial role in identifying the vehicle’s manufacturing history and authenticity.

List of WMI Codes for a 2016 Honda Fit

WMI: 3HG

Model Years Covered: 2015-2020
Example VIN: 3HGGK5H50GM700843
Manufacturer Name: Honda de Mexico
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
City: El Salto
State or Province: Jalisco
Country: Mexico WMI: JHM
Model Years Covered: 2007-2013, 2016-2017
Example VIN: JHMGK5H50GS000325
Manufacturer Name: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
City: Tokyo
State or Province: Musashi
Country: Japan

Characters 4-8 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of a 2016 Honda Fit VIN

These characters correspond to components like:

Engine type
Transmission
Model or trim
Body style
Gross vehicle weight range

Below find the known vehicle descriptor codes for a 2016 Honda Fit:

Known VDS for a 2016 Honda Fit
GK5H5	GK5H8	GK5H7	GK5G7	GK5H9	GK5G5

Auto manufacturers have some discretion to decide how they want to code this section, but its contents and decoded results are generally consistent.

Character 9 is the “check digit” in a 2016 Honda Fit VIN.

Based on a formula developed by the US Department of Transportation, it helps reduce fraud by ensuring the validity of the VIN.

10th Character in the 2016 Honda Fit VIN — Year Code

Year Code	Year
G	2016

11th Character in the 2016 Honda Fit VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known 2016 Honda Fit Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code	Plant City	Plant State	Plant Country	Example VIN
M	Celaya	Guanajuato	Mexico	3HGGK5H50GM700843
S	Suzuka	Mie	Japan	JHMGK5H50GS000325
X	Yorii	Saitama	Japan	JHMGK5H50GX000151

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a 2016 Honda Fit

The final 6 characters in a 2016 Honda Fit’s 17-digit VIN are its serial number, which will be unique to every vehicle.

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How to find a 2016 Honda Fit’s VIN?

Locating the VIN number on your 2016 Honda Fit is key for identification. Here’s how to find it:

Examine the dashboard on the driver’s side of your 2016 Honda Fit. You can typically see the VIN through the windshield.
Look at the door post (where the door latches when it is closed) on the driver’s side. There should be a label or sticker with the VIN on your Honda Fit.
Check under the hood; the VIN might be located on the front of the engine block.
Inspect the rear wheel well, above the tire. The VIN can sometimes be found in this area of a Honda Fit.
Examine the trunk area, including the trunk lid, where a VIN label might be attached.
Review your vehicle’s paperwork, such as the title, registration, or insurance documents, where the VIN will be listed for your 2016 Honda Fit.

What info can a 2016 Honda Fit VIN reveal?

Model Year: The VIN can reveal the vehicles model year being the year 2016, providing insights into the age and potential market value of the vehicle, along with specific manufacturing details including the plant location.
Vehicle Specifications: The VIN decodes vital specifications of a vehicle including the make, Fit, along with its engine model L15B1, and its configuration as an In-Line engine.
Body Class and Size: It can delineate the body class, indicating this vehicle as a Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback with 5 doors, and provide insight into the vehicle’s size and design.
Engine and Performance: Details about the engine’s displacement in cubic centimeters, cubic inches, and liters, along with the engine’s brake horsepower can be gleaned from a VIN.
Drive Type and Transmission: The type of drive, such as FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, and specifics about the transmission, for instance, a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with 6 speeds, are typically encoded within the VIN.
Safety Features: A VIN often encodes safety features such as the presence of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), airbag locations, and the type of seat belts.
Fuel Type and Efficiency: Information on the primary fuel type for the engine, such as Gasoline, can be found in a VIN, shedding light on possible fuel efficiency and environmental impact.

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Sample VIN Decode Report for a 2016 Honda Fit

Vehicle Spec	Value
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Standard
Body Class	Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Curtain Air Bag Locations	1st and 2nd Rows
Displacement (CC)	1491.22282400
Displacement (CI)	91.00
Displacement (L)	1.49122282400
Doors	5
Drive Type	FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Engine Brake (hp) From	130
Engine Configuration	In-Line
Engine Model	L15B1
Engine Number of Cylinders	4
Front Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Fuel Type - Primary	Gasoline
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From	Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To	Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Model	Fit
Model Year	2016
Other Restraint System Info	seat belts: front, rear, rear center
Plant City	Yorii
Plant Company Name
Plant Country	Japan
Plant State	Saitama
Seat Belt Type	Manual
Series	EX
Side Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type	Indirect
Transmission Speeds	6
Transmission Style	Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Valve Train Design	Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor	JHMGK5H7*GX
Vehicle Type	Passenger Car
Sample_VIN	JHMGK5H70GX000281