Fiat Talento Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Talento reliable? We analysed 16,222 real MOT tests across 2,848 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Talento is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Talento.
Fiat Talento Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Talento. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Talento MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Talento to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Talento Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat Talento models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Fiat Talento Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Talento owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Talento MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Talento year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,039 | 78.7% | 35,356 | 50,521 | 72,240 |
| 2020 | 1,505 | 79.5% | 35,778 | 53,756 | 76,098 |
| 2019 | 1,670 | 78.0% | 43,587 | 66,181 | 90,893 |
| 2018 | 2,549 | 77.0% | 44,001 | 68,410 | 98,929 |
| 2017 | 6,943 | 76.8% | 43,023 | 67,030 | 98,629 |
| 2016 | 1,285 | 74.7% | 53,932 | 78,561 | 106,455 |
How Long Does a Fiat Talento Last?
Based on 2,848 Fiat Talento vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Talento Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Talento 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 Talento
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.5% MOT pass rate from 1,505 tests
74.7% MOT pass rate from 1,285 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Talento is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.5% across 1,505 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Talento Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Talento THIS CAR | 77.2% | 16,222 | 64,232 mi | 10 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 |
| Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI S-a | 89.1% | 4,977 | 26,406 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Talento outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat TalentoShould you buy a used Fiat Talento?
The Fiat Talento has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.2% across 16,222 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fiat Talento with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Fiat Talento owner drives around 10,350 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 Talento models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within 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.