Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto reliable? We analysed 4,231 real MOT tests across 367 vehicles to find out.
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The Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto.
Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,299 | 79.8% | 42,490 | 61,102 | 86,202 |
| 2000 | 642 | 75.5% | 51,820 | 72,914 | 98,326 |
| 1999 | 1,384 | 79.0% | 50,113 | 71,104 | 94,905 |
| 1998 | 805 | 78.6% | 52,466 | 73,698 | 96,213 |
How Long Does a Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto Last?
Based on 367 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.8% MOT pass rate from 1,299 tests
75.5% MOT pass rate from 642 tests
The best year to buy a used Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.8% across 1,299 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto THIS CAR | 78.6% | 4,231 | 69,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Cadillac Cts | 76.3% | 2,997 | 44,836 mi | 21 yrs |
| Cadillac Escalade | 79.6% | 2,148 | 67,102 mi | 24 yrs |
| Cadillac Fleetwood | 82.9% | 1,425 | 64,614 mi | 47 yrs |
| Panther Kallista | 78.1% | 3,200 | 46,320 mi | 43 yrs |
Compared to the Cadillac Cts (76.3% pass rate) and the Cadillac Escalade (79.6% pass rate), the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.6% across 4,231 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto are brake pipe excessively corroded (275 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (103), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (96). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto owner drives around 2,752 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.