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Y522 KAB

2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto

Red Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto61,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 KAB
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville Sts V8 Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 58,420 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 88,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cracks in tread also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 55,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,877 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,638 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 May 2016 48,652 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,412 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,947 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,873 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,405 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,475 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,801 miles

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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Y522 KAB is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto in Red with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y522 KAB, 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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Y522 KAB is a 2001 Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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