Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 General Motors Cadillac?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 General Motors Cadillac?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 General Motors Cadillac?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 General Motors Cadillac vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

32% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 General Motors Cadillac reliable?

Based on MOT data from 272 vehicles, the 2007 General Motors Cadillac has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 General Motors Cadillac?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 General Motors Cadillac are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (50.5% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (46.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (44.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 General Motors Cadillac?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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General Motors Cadillac (2007)

272 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77% first-time pass rate

2007 General Motors Cadillac

CarHunch analysed 272 real MOT records for the 2007 General Motors Cadillac. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Cadillac falls slightly short of the UK average pass rate at 77%, but the real concern is that nearly one in three of these cars (32%) have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history—well above the threshold that should give buyers pause. Petrol models fare slightly better at 78.8% pass rate versus 75.1% for diesels, suggesting the petrol engines are marginally more reliable.

These Cadillacs show surprisingly low mileage for their age (median 47,040 miles), which is a positive sign, but the average 3.17 failures per vehicle and notably high advisory count of 15.9 reveals persistent minor issues accumulating across the fleet. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and suspension systems, as these cars demand more attention than their modest mileage might suggest.

We have limited data for the 2007 General Motors Cadillac — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

32%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.17

Over 12.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

47k

Middle half: 34k–66k

For context

These stats describe 272 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 272 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 50.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 46.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 34.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 272 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 32% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (51%)	140	78.8%	2.98
Diesel (48%)	130	75.1%	3.35

Colour Breakdown

Based on 933 General Motors Cadillac vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 34.4%

321

Black 30.5%

285

Blue 19.7%

184

White 4.3%

Silver 4.2%

Red 3.3%

Green 2.3%

Gold 0.8%

Brown 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 General Motors Cadillac vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

47,040

typical

33,721

low mileage

66,303

high mileage

Half of all 2007 General Motors Cadillac vehicles fall between 33,721 and 66,303 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,721 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,721–66,303 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 General Motors Cadillacs sit.

⚠ Over 89,509 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 General Motors Cadillac — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 24% of 2007 General Motors Cadillacs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.17

Avg failures per vehicle

15.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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