2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Fiat Talento MOT pass rate and common faults

152 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  9. Pedal: anti-slip provision worn smooth1.3%
  10. Size/type: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.9%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Lights & electrics5.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  5. Tyres3.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Steering2.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Fiat Talento?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2020 Fiat Talento cars passed their MOT first time, across 152 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat Talento?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2020 Fiat Talento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).