2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Fiat Talento MOT pass rate and common faults

335 MOT tests in 2024. 75.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time75.5%
Failed or needed repairs24.5%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 335 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.8%
  2. Lights & electrics10.4%
  3. Tyres7.8%
  4. Suspension3.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Steering1.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%

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 2021 Fiat Talento?

In 2024, 75.5% of 2021 Fiat Talento cars passed their MOT first time, across 335 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat Talento?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 Fiat Talento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).