Fiat Burstner Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Burstner reliable? We analysed 6,723 real MOT tests across 1,028 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Burstner is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Burstner.
Fiat Burstner Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Burstner. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Burstner MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Burstner to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Burstner Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Burstner fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Burstner Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Burstner owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Burstner MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Burstner year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 287 | 92.0% | 6,858 | 10,661 | 15,322 |
| 2020 | 370 | 90.0% | 8,102 | 11,587 | 15,487 |
| 2019 | 535 | 92.1% | 7,656 | 11,426 | 17,633 |
| 2018 | 891 | 91.8% | 9,328 | 14,273 | 20,745 |
| 2017 | 1,652 | 90.6% | 11,162 | 16,192 | 22,809 |
| 2016 | 849 | 90.2% | 12,221 | 17,676 | 25,058 |
| 2015 | 305 | 89.5% | 15,739 | 22,208 | 30,707 |
| 2014 | 105 | 89.5% | 14,451 | 20,141 | 29,176 |
| 2013 | 206 | 87.4% | 17,854 | 24,886 | 35,752 |
| 2012 | 145 | 86.2% | 18,915 | 28,275 | 36,209 |
| 2011 | 134 | 83.6% | 18,812 | 29,650 | 40,036 |
| 2010 | 75 | 82.7% | 17,100 | 25,867 | 33,048 |
| 2009 | 103 | 79.6% | 25,028 | 37,823 | 44,098 |
| 2008 | 212 | 78.8% | 20,122 | 34,595 | 50,863 |
| 2007 | 169 | 80.5% | 18,275 | 29,833 | 42,195 |
| 2006 | 112 | 80.4% | 23,755 | 31,733 | 45,861 |
| 2005 | 62 | 85.5% | 34,596 | 41,606 | 44,656 |
| 2004 | 184 | 75.0% | 22,634 | 35,851 | 46,943 |
| 2003 | 52 | 71.2% | 29,391 | 45,206 | 56,508 |
| 2002 | 135 | 74.1% | 31,758 | 43,014 | 59,419 |
How Long Does a Fiat Burstner Last?
Based on 1,028 Fiat Burstner vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Burstner Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Burstner MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Burstner
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.1% MOT pass rate from 535 tests
71.2% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Burstner is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.1% across 535 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Burstner Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Burstner THIS CAR | 88.4% | 6,723 | 17,643 mi | 24 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Volkswagen Transporter T32 H-ln TDI 4M Sa | 87.7% | 5,111 | 37,960 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Burstner outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Burstner has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 6,723 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively with 16 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Fiat Burstner owner drives around 2,398 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Burstner models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.