MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
nail offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto?
Based on 4,231 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 TPO is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Red with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 61,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 TPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BU51 TPO is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 11 December 2001.
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