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LJ55 PKV

2005 Cadillac Cts

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,798 mi
Last recorded42,798 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PKV
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 34,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,715 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,635 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 15,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 7,717 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Cts?

Based on 2,997 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
4,051
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
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LJ55 PKV is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Cadillac Cts models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 42,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Cadillac Cts fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 PKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Cts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Cadillac Cts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ55 PKV is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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