2017 Fiat Talento 1.6L Diesel · CV67 AXD

The Fiat Talento currently holds no valid MOT certificate. The most recent test on 2 April 2026 at 156,865 miles resulted in a failure, yet the DVSA record lists zero defects. This is a data anomaly rather than a clean bill of health. A failure with no recorded advisories or failures typically indicates either a retest booked immediately after a fault was rectified on the same day, or an administrative entry error. The maintenance trend is therefore impossible to classify as stable or worsening from this entry alone. What is clear is that the vehicle cannot be legally driven on UK roads until a fresh pass is confirmed. The mileage accumulation is notably uneven. Between the February 2024 pass at 114,319 miles and the March 2025 failure at 137,583 miles, the van covered 23,264 miles in roughly thirteen months. That is a sharp acceleration compared to the prior years and the overall average of around 17,400 miles annually. The 2025 test history is also unusual, with a pass and a failure logged on the same day at 138,641 miles, followed by another failure just weeks earlier in March at 137,583 miles. This pattern suggests either repeated MOT attempts after unresolved faults, or inconsistent record-keeping. The gap between February 2024 and March 2025 is over a year with no recorded test, which is a compliance concern for a commercial vehicle of this type. A buyer should treat the current failure as a red flag until proven otherwise. Request the VT20 pass certificate and the VT30 failure report from the previous test to verify what was flagged. Pay close attention to the braking system and handbrake, as high-mileage vans used for load-carrying often suffer from binding calipers, worn discs, and stretched handbrake cables that cause repeated failures. Inspect the suspension for sagging coil springs and perished bushes, particularly at the rear, given the commercial duty cycle implied by the mileage. Check the chassis and load floor for corrosion, as the Talento platform is prone to rust in the sills and around mounting points. Verify exhaust emissions with a gas analyser, since borderline Lambda readings or DPF issues can trigger failures that do not always appear clearly in the record. A full underbody inspection and a road test under load are essential before any purchase.