2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Fiat Talento MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 69.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time69.5%
Failed or needed repairs30.5%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment1.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Windscreen: damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road1.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension15.9%
  2. Lights & electrics8.5%
  3. Steering6.7%
  4. Brakes6.1%
  5. Tyres6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  8. Body & chassis2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Fiat Talento?

In 2024, 69.5% of 2019 Fiat Talento cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Fiat Talento?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2019 Fiat Talento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).