2007 General Motors Cadillac — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 474 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 General Motors Cadillac, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 79.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 58 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 45 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.0% | 33 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.3% | 30 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.1% | 29 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.9% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 20 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 20 |
| 4 | Washers | 18 |
| 5 | Wipers | 17 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 32.3% | 153 |
| 2 | Suspension | 24.5% | 116 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.1% | 100 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.2% | 72 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.4% | 40 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 35 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 93 | 21.5% |
| 60-90k | 173 | 19.1% |
| 90-120k | 141 | 24.8% |
| 120-150k | 37 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 293 | 18.8% |
| Diesel | 181 | 23.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 135 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 106 | 18.9% |
| 2023 | 95 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | 79 | 19.0% |
| 2025 | 59 | 17.0% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Cadillac
Before buying a 2007 General Motors Cadillac, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (7.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 General Motors Cadillacs pass their MOT?
79.3% of the 474 2007 General Motors Cadillac MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 General Motors Cadillac?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.2% of tests, followed by brakes (9.5%).
Does the 2007 Cadillac get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.5% in the 30-60k band to 10.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 474 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.