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2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,332 mi
Last recorded71,332 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto61,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 CAD
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 71,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel filter ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lateral (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Also underside pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 64,999 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,512 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 58,512 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 92,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,983 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 55,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs corroded inner faces

corrosion starting rear inner arches

n/s side repeater slightly insecure

slight noise/roughness o/s/f wheel bearing?

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,960 miles

corrosion on inner faces of brake discs

n/s side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,681 miles

front brake pipes and pipes by abs pump corroding

front pads low and discs corroded

headlights tarnished and poor images

o/s/f tyre nearing wear bars

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pipes and pipes by abs pump corroding

front pads low and discs corroded

headlights tarnished and poor images

o/s/f tyre nearing wear bars

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,119 miles

all brake discs corroding, front inner faces worse

very slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 52,112 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs corroding, front inner faces worse

very slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,783 miles

all brake discs corroded

front indicators faded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads low

slight play at offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,245 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and near limit inner edge

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight binding to front wheels

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight binding to front wheels

Pass 27 May 2010 46,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes and pipes by abs pump slight corrosion

front discs corroding on inner faces

fuel filter corroding

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 45,077 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars on inner edge

o/s mirror deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2009 45,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars on inner edge

o/s mirror deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2008 43,133 miles

o/s mirror lense deteriorated

rear pads close to 1.5 mm limit (approx 2 mm)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,680 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 30,574 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 30,545 miles

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

How Reliable is the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto?

Based on 4,231 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
2,752
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 275
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
position lamp(s) not working 85
Stop lamp not working 77
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MM51 CAD is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Blue with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM51 CAD, 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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MM51 CAD is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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