MOT reliability
Fiat Dicato
6 vehicles · 118 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Fiat Dicato vehicles and 118 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Dicato has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,859 miles.
6
Vehicles
118
MOT tests
1,972
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Dicato problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Dicato MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Brakes13%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure6%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
Fiat Dicato pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 10 | 50% |
| 18 | 8 | 62% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Fiat Dicato MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Dicato MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play axle 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s. (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Front cross member corroded (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- power stering pipes rusty (2 times)
Fiat Dicato pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 17,832 |
| 2007 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 25,430 |
| 2006 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 28,651 |
| 2005 | 1 | 27 | 74% | 58,421 |
| 2002 | 1 | 21 | 90% | 74,919 |
| 2000 | 1 | 26 | 73% | 45,904 |
Fiat Dicato reliability FAQ
Across 6 Fiat Dicato vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Dicato MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play axle 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)).
The typical Fiat Dicato in our data has covered around
41,859 miles.
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