Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Fiat Talento?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Fiat Talento?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Fiat Talento?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2018 Fiat Talento vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Fiat Talento reliable?

Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles, the 2018 Fiat Talento has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Fiat Talento?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Fiat Talento are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (34.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Fiat Talento?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Talento (2018)

374 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Fiat Talento

CarHunch analysed 374 real MOT records for the 2018 Fiat Talento. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 374 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2018 Fiat Talento's 79.6% pass rate sits right in line with the UK average of 80%, which is reassuring—but the 27% of vehicles that have ever recorded a dangerous defect is a real concern and well above the typical threshold, suggesting structural or safety-critical issues are more common than you'd want. This is a commercial van, so treat it with caution if you're buying secondhand.

At 66,000 miles median mileage for a six-year-old vehicle, these are working vans that have been properly used rather than cherished. The average of 1.48 failures and 7.6 advisories per test indicates routine wear items and minor niggles rather than catastrophic breakdowns, but you'll want a pre-purchase inspection to catch any of those dangerous defects before you commit.

The 2018 Fiat Talento has a decent first-time pass rate (79.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

79.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

27%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.48

Over 6.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

66k

Middle half: 47k–93k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 7.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 374 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 374 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 34.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 32.4%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 30.2%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 26.1%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,779 Fiat Talento vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 57.1%

1,586

Grey 30.6%

849

Black 8.9%

246

Blue 1.2%

Red 1.1%

Green 0.8%

Silver 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Fiat Talento vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

66,155

typical

47,258

low mileage

92,505

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Fiat Talento vehicles fall between 47,258 and 92,505 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 47,258 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 47,258–92,505 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Fiat Talentos sit.

⚠ Over 124,881 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Fiat Talento — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Fiat Talentos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 342 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.48

Avg failures per vehicle

7.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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