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VU08 BKE

2008 General Motors Cadillac

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

264,722 mi
Last recorded264,722 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 General Motors Cadillac59,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BKE
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 264,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 164,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 162,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 157,995 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 157,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 148,265 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 148,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 133,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 114,136 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,140 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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VU08 BKE is a 2008 General Motors Cadillac in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 General Motors Cadillac models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 59,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU08 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU08 BKE registered?

VU08 BKE is a 2008 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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