2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Fiat Talento MOT pass rate and common faults

261 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 261 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.3%
  2. Lights & electrics7.7%
  3. Steering6.9%
  4. Brakes6.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  6. Tyres5.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.0%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2018 Fiat Talento?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2018 Fiat Talento cars passed their MOT first time, across 261 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat Talento?

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

Is the 2018 Fiat Talento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).