2020 Fiat Burstner — MOT failures & pass rate
319 MOT tests on the 2020 Fiat Burstner are in this dataset, and 94.7% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), the 2020 Burstner comes out 4.1pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.6%) and visibility (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and srs malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 23 times.
The trend is worsening — 3.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 5.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 18 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 10 |
| 3 | Suspension | 0.9% | 3 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 3 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 2 | Wipers | 10 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 4 | Parking brake performance | 2 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 2 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 14 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.6% | 5 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 5 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 2 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 315 | 5.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 113 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 108 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Burstner
On a 2020 Burstner, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (0.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Fiat Burstners pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 319 2020 Fiat Burstner MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Fiat Burstner?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Methodology & source. Based on 319 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.