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VN51 EDU

2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Gold Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,933 mi
Last recorded142,933 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto61,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 EDU
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 142,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Advise EML light on

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 141,575 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2023 86,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,927 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,902 miles

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

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

all tyre walls perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,495 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 86,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 86,286 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 86,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,044 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,610 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,497 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 52,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn TO legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VN51 EDU is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Gold with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN51 EDU, 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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VN51 EDU is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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