Model reliability

Fiat Talento reliability

The Fiat Talento fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 34.4% of 727 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

28.5% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 586 MOT tests of Fiat Talentos this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenMechanical brake components4.1% vs 1.8%

Fails 18× as oftenAnti-roll bars3.6% vs 0.2%

Fails 4× as oftenExhaust emissions3.2% vs 0.8%Fix about £150

Fails 16× as oftenShock absorbers3.2% vs 0.2%Fix about £200

Advised 41% more oftenMechanical brake components17.1% vs 12.1%

Advised 6× as oftenShock absorbers7.3% vs 1.3%Fix about £200

Advised 4× as oftenCondition of glass5.3% vs 1.5%

Advised 14× as oftenAnti-roll bars4.3% vs 0.3%

6 to 10 years old

34.4% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 727 MOT tests of Fiat Talentos this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 8× as oftenSteering linkage components9.1% vs 1.1%

Fails 4× as oftenExhaust emissions8.3% vs 2%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenSprings5.9% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Fails 7× as oftenShock absorbers5.9% vs 0.8%Fix about £200

Advised 3× as oftenShock absorbers10.2% vs 3%Fix about £200

Advised 5× as oftenAnti-roll bars8.1% vs 1.5%

Advised 3× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)6.1% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Advised 4× as oftenSteering linkage components5.2% vs 1.3%

Safety recalls

6 DVSA recalls for the Fiat Talento

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2022/08011 Apr 2022Built 2021The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and the registration card must be updated due to the stated gross vehicle weight rating being incorrect (4835 kg instead of 4955 kg).

The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and the registration card must be updated due to the stated gross vehicle weight rating being incorrect.

Fix: The CoC and registration documents must be replaced to reflect the correct data.

Recalled models: TALENTO · 14 vehicles

R/2021/09219 Apr 2021Built 2020–2021Due to a nonconformity of the fuel return pipe diesel fuel leaks may occur

Due to a nonconformity of the fuel return pipe diesel fuel leaks may occur.

Fix: Check the conformity of the fuel return pipe and if necessary replace.

Recalled models: TALENTO · 18 vehicles

R/2019/21126 Jul 2019Built 2019The handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break

The handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break

Fix: Check the rear brake calliper conformity and replace if necessary

Recalled models: TALENTO · 7 vehicles

R/2019/16625 Jun 2019Built 2019Fuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank

Due to a non-conformity in production fuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank

Fix: Replace the fuel tank

Recalled models: TALENTO · 5 vehicles

R/2019/11426 Apr 2019Built 2018The handbrake efficiency could be lost due to the parking brake cable production process

The parking brake efficiency could be lost due to a production problem with the cables.

Fix: Replacement of the parking brake cables on affected vehicles.

Recalled models: TALENTO · 72 vehicles

R/2017/00727 Jan 2017Built 2016Incorrect load capacity listed for interior hooks

It has been identified that the maximum load capacity for the load restraint hooks in the load compartment of the vehicle has been incorrectly written in the Owner Handbook. The correct load capacity is 500 daN and not the 625 daN as written. If the correct load capacity of 500 daN is not adhered to then the load hooks may not retain the load due to overloading. This could result in an unsecured load with the potential for loss of control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to attach a load capacity label within the load compartment and install an additional amended page to the Owner Handbook.

Recalled models: TALENTO · 548 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Fiat Talento before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Fiat Talento reliability

6 DVSA recalls for the Fiat Talento

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