Fiat Talento
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 2,834 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
2,834
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (84%)
Years Covered
6
About the Fiat Talento
The Fiat Talento was MOT tested 2,834 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2016 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 84% from 538 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 73%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Fiat Talentos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2016) averages 101,712 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 45,390 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Talento is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Fiat Talento by Year
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Questions about the Fiat Talento
Is the Fiat Talento reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2016 to 2021), the Fiat Talento averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 2,834 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 84%.
Which year Fiat Talento has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Fiat Talento has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2016 model has the lowest at 73%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Fiat Talentos more reliable?
Newer Fiat Talentos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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