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Y19 CTS

2008 Cadillac Cts

Red Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,323 mi
Last recorded83,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Cadillac Cts43,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 CTS
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,305 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 83,305 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,013 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 81,853 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush(shock absorber bolts through) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 80,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush(shock absorber bolts through) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush(shock absorber bolts through) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,194 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 73,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 64,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 57,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall is in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 57,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall is in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 48,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 40,934 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 35,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,701 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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Y19 CTS is a 2008 Cadillac Cts in Red with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Cadillac Cts models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 43,494 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 Y19 CTS, 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 18 years old, this Cadillac Cts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y19 CTS registered?

Y19 CTS is a 2008 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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