Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 2,285 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 27.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto MOT Reliability Overview
The Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,285 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% and a failure rate of 27.0%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto presents for MOT with approximately 77,667 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1998 models achieve the highest pass rate at 74.4%, while 2000 models have the lowest at 69.9%. This 4.5 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is Brakes, affecting 34.6% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Suspension at 17.4%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 15.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 9 to 16 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 15 (33.3% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 50.1% | 1,145 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 25.2% | 577 |
| 3 | Suspension | 19.9% | 455 |
| 4 | Tyres | 8.9% | 203 |
| 5 | Steering | 8.3% | 189 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 5.5% | 126 |
| 7 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.9% | 66 |
| 8 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 2.1% | 48 |
| 9 | Registration Plates And Vin | 2.0% | 45 |
| 10 | Non-component Advisories | 1.3% | 30 |
| 11 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 1.3% | 30 |
| 12 | Visibility | 1.2% | 28 |
| 13 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.9% | 20 |
| 14 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.7% | 15 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 77,667 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.45 | 50.1% | 1,145 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 3.25 | 25.2% | 577 |
| Suspension | 2.56 | 19.9% | 455 |
| Tyres | 1.14 | 8.9% | 203 |
| Steering | 1.06 | 8.3% | 189 |
| Visibility | 0.87 | 6.7% | 154 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.37 | 2.9% | 66 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.27 | 2.1% | 48 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.25 | 2.0% | 45 |
| Body & Structure | 0.25 | 2.0% | 45 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.17 | 1.3% | 30 |
| Seat Belts | 0.11 | 0.9% | 20 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto has 77,667 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.48% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto MOT Data
The Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,285 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% and a failure rate of 27.0%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Seville Sts V8 Auto is likely to perform.
Brakes — 34.6% of failures
Brakes issues account for 34.6% of MOT failures on the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Suspension — 17.4% of failures
Suspension issues account for 17.4% of MOT failures on the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 15.8% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 15.8% of MOT failures on the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto?
Based on 2,285 MOT tests in our database, the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto has an overall pass rate of 73.0% (27.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto?
The top 3 reasons a Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (34.6%), 2. Suspension (17.4%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (15.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto reliable?
With a 27.0% MOT failure rate, the Seville Sts V8 Auto is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Cadillac Seville Sts V8 Auto?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (34.6%); Suspension (17.4%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (15.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.