2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Fiat Talento MOT pass rate and common faults

112 MOT tests in 2024. 60.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time60.7%
Failed or needed repairs39.3%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.3%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.3%
  2. Lights & electrics17.9%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Steering8.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  6. Tyres4.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  8. Body & chassis1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.5%

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 2016 Fiat Talento?

In 2024, 60.7% of 2016 Fiat Talento cars passed their MOT first time, across 112 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat Talento?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Fiat Talento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).