Fiat Burstner
From 1,560 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 29 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 29 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.4% of failures are serious: 39.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £68.
Fiat Burstner on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 20 newly registered in the past year with 11 leaving, a net gain of 9. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 444 | 16 | +7 | -3 | +4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 440 | 16 | +5 | -6 | -1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 401 | 56 | +2 | -0 | +5 |
| 2024 Q4 | 388 | 64 | +6 | -2 | +4 |
| 2024 Q3 | 430 | 18 | +31 | -8 | +23 |
| 2024 Q2 | 414 | 11 | +6 | -0 | +12 |
| 2024 Q1 | 393 | 20 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2023 Q4 | 361 | 51 | +2 | -9 | -7 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.1% | a reversing lamp inoperative, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 86.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2019 | 93.1% | a suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 94.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
2 earlier years
| 2017 | 87.6% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2016 | 87.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Burstners tested had between 14,257 and 29,346 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,689 median miles, the Burstner has 0.055 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Burstner MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Burstner has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,560 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Burstner?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Burstner is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction.
How many Fiat Burstners are on UK roads?
There are 444 Fiat Burstners currently licensed on UK roads, with 16 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Burstner at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Burstner is 18,689 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,257 and 29,346 miles.
Buying a used Burstner?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.