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2010 Cadillac Cts MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cts models manufactured in 2010, based on 33 real MOT test results.

60.6%
Pass Rate
39.4%
Fail Rate
33
Total Tests
54,767
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2010 Cadillac Cts MOT Analysis

The 2010 Cadillac Cts has an MOT pass rate of 60.6% based on 33 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 54,767 miles on the odometer. With a 39.4% failure rate, the 2010 Cts is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Cadillac Cts is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 3.0% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 3.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (33 tests)

Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall Cts page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment3.0%1
2Tyres3.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 54,767 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.55% per 10K miTyres0.55% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.553.0%1
Tyres0.553.0%1

Mileage Statistics

54,767
Mean
48,511
Median
36,829
25th Percentile
78,152
75th Percentile
7.19% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2010 Cadillac Cts has an MOT pass rate of 60.6% based on 33 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 54,767 miles on the odometer. With a 39.4% failure rate, the 2010 Cts is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Cadillac Cts, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 54,767 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 3.0% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 2010 Cadillac Cts models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 3.0% of failures

Tyres issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 2010 Cadillac Cts models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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