Fiat Talento
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 2,834 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
2,834
Best Year
2021 (84%)
Years Covered
6
About the Fiat Talento
The Fiat Talento has been tested 2,834 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2016 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 538 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 73%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FIAT TALENTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Fiat Talento?
Fiat Talento by Year
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