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FY52 TVL

2002 Fiat Burstner

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Burstner43,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 TVL
MakeFiat
ModelBurstner
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 71,961 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Jacking post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,900 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked with chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH front wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 68,630 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH front wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,669 miles

COVERED IN UNDERSEAL THROUGHOUT

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT LEGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,302 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,175 miles

Front of vehicle heavily undersealed

N/S/F and O/S/F Strut top surrounding area has surface corrosion

O/S/R of cab area (cill) has corrosion and holed, not near prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,597 miles

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Slight corrosion underneath (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 62,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind front shock absorber (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Slight corrosion underneath (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,192 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Jun 2018 60,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water ingress (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned kick out to the right (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusty

nearside handbrake low reading

rear inner arches corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Sep 2017 59,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,195 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 57,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,211 miles

exhaust silencer boxes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades split/perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,060 miles

both headlamp aims almost too low, unable to adjust any further

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,577 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 236,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,143 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Burstner?

Based on 6,723 MOT tests across 1,028 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
2,398
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
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FY52 TVL is a 2002 Fiat Burstner in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Burstner models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Burstner fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY52 TVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Burstner typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Burstner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY52 TVL is a 2002 Fiat Burstner, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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