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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Talento. Check any Talento by registration number below.

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78.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.1%

vs Fiat Avg

9

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Fiat Talento — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Talento has an average MOT pass rate of 78.9%, which is 6.1 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Talento on the road.

The most common reasons a Fiat Talento fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Talento for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat Talento, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Talento performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 464 vehicles

81.5%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

17.5%

Mileage at 3yr

71k mi

2020

Based on 353 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

18.5%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2019

Based on 398 vehicles

73.1%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

23.7%

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

2018

Based on 639 vehicles

74.6%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

22.7%

Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

2017

Based on 1,466 vehicles

71.8%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

26.5%

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

2016

Based on 252 vehicles

67.1%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

29.9%

1993

Based on 60 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

1992

Based on 55 vehicles

85.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

0

Based on 2,541 vehicles

78.0%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Talento

The most common reasons a Fiat Talento fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

3.8%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.7%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

3.5%
4

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

3.5%
5

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.3%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

6.3%

Front Offside

4.7%

Rear Nearside

3.9%

Fiat Talento — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Talento MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Talento?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Talento is 78.9% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Talento?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Talento are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (3.8%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.7%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Talento reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.9%, the Fiat Talento is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Talento?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Talento?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Talento: 71,190 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Talento to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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