2019 Fiat Talento — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 801 MOT tests, the 2019 Fiat Talento recorded a 79.4% pass rate. That is 10.5 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (8.0%) and lighting & signalling (7.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, track rod end and brake pads — shock absorbers alone was recorded 32 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.7% in the 0-30k band and 25.0% in the 120-150k band, a 12.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 21.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.0% | 64 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 62 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.2% | 34 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.9% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 28 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 28 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers | 32 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 28 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 28 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 25 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.3% | 139 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.1% | 137 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.4% | 123 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.9% | 47 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.7% | 46 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 40 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 110 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 229 | 18.3% |
| 60-90k | 275 | 23.3% |
| 90-120k | 130 | 23.1% |
| 120-150k | 36 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 196 | 17.9% |
| 2023 | 210 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 202 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 190 | 21.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Talento
On a 2019 Talento, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (8.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (7.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Fiat Talentos pass their MOT?
79.4% of the 801 2019 Fiat Talento MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Talento?
Suspension, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.7%).
Does the 2019 Talento get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 25.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 801 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.