Fiat Talento
From 4,388 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Talentos fare better: 2021 models pass at 79.5% vs 74.1% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 185 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 185 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 167 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 138 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 112 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 108 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 81 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 70 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 65 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 61 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 59 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.8% of Talento failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 52.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £155.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Talento passes its MOT 80.8% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 71.4%, a 9.4 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. With an average repair bill of £155 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Talento that's past its third birthday.
Fiat Talento on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 54 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 54. At this rate, roughly 58.3 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 2,921 | 112 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2,930 | 116 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2,940 | 104 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2024 Q4 | 2,957 | 109 | +0 | -19 | -19 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,002 | 83 | +0 | -21 | -21 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,027 | 79 | +0 | -23 | -23 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,048 | 81 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2023 Q4 | 3,080 | 58 | +0 | -19 | -19 |
10 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talento Tecnico Multijet Ii | Diesel | 899 | 32% |
| Talento Multijet Ii | Diesel | 592 | 21% |
| Talento Sx Multijet Ii | Diesel | 464 | 16% |
| Talento Sportivo Multijet Ii | Diesel | 229 | 8% |
| Talento Multijet Ii Ecojet | Diesel | 214 | 8% |
| Talento Combi Sx M-Jet Ii Eco | Diesel | 126 | 4% |
| Talento Sx Multijet Ii Ecojet | Diesel | 123 | 4% |
| Talento Onxyed Mjtii Ejt Ss Sa | Diesel | 86 | 3% |
| Talento Tcnico Mjtii Ejt Ss Sa | Diesel | 52 | 2% |
| Talento Onyx Ed Multijet Ii | Diesel | 50 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 80.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 79.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 76.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
2 earlier years
| 2017 | 74.1% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2016 | 71.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Talentos tested had between 42,306 and 105,413 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 70,343 median miles, the Talento has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Talento MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Talento has a 77.3% MOT pass rate based on 4,388 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Talento?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Talento is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 185 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Fiat Talentos are on UK roads?
There are 2,921 Fiat Talentos currently licensed on UK roads, with 112 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Talento at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Talento is 70,343 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 42,306 and 105,413 miles.
Buying a used Talento?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 77.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £155 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.