Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

2011 CADILLAC Ctsv6.2L PETROL

C7 SVL

CADILLAC Ctsv (2011, PETROL, 6162cc) — mileage recorded at 70,457. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2011
Engine
6162cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent test on April 2026 at 70,457 miles. While earlier records indicated specific mechanical failures, the maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory since the significant failure in early 2022. The absence of advisories in the last two tests suggests that the current owner is proactively addressing identified faults and maintaining the vehicle to a high enough functional standard. The mileage profile is notably low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals of use, such as the 922 miles recorded between July 2024 and April 2026, and the 904 miles covered in the year prior to that test. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low mileage often masks the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid integrity if the car sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and lighting assemblies, based on the March 2022 failure which flagged serious fluid leaks from both rear shock absorbers and a perished anti-roll bar linkage dust cover. Although these were repaired to achieve subsequent passes, the buyer should check for residual signs of weeping or play in the bushings. The 2023 advisory regarding front inner tyre wear near the legal limit indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension geometry that should be verified to ensure uneven tyre wear does not recur.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 22:39
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent test on April 2026 at 70,457 miles. While earlier records indicated specific mechanical failures, the maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory since the significant failure in early 2022. The absence of advisories in the last two tests suggests that the current owner is proactively addressing identified faults and maintaining the vehicle to a high enough functional standard. The mileage profile is notably low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals of use, such as the 922 miles recorded between July 2024 and April 2026, and the 904 miles covered in the year prior to that test. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low mileage often masks the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid integrity if the car sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and lighting assemblies, based on the March 2022 failure which flagged serious fluid leaks from both rear shock absorbers and a perished anti-roll bar linkage dust cover. Although these were repaired to achieve subsequent passes, the buyer should check for residual signs of weeping or play in the bushings. The 2023 advisory regarding front inner tyre wear near the legal limit indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension geometry that should be verified to ensure uneven tyre wear does not recur.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Cadillac Ctsv (C7 SVL) from 2011 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2022 and April 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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