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LL05 KNS

2005 Cadillac Cts

Silver Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KNS
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general underside surface corossion

Pass 13 Nov 2021 61,175 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,733 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 56,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 53,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,249 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 45,249 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,653 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,653 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 39,766 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 39,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2011 35,435 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 35,435 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,171 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 25,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,419 miles

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

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

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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LL05 KNS is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Silver with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL05 KNS, 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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LL05 KNS is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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