Cadillac Escalade

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 166 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

166

Model Years

2007 to 2016

Years Covered

About the Cadillac Escalade

The Cadillac Escalade was MOT tested 166 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2007 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 81,203 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 132,062 miles.

Compared to the Cadillac brand average of 88%, the Escalade performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Cadillac range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 6162cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£790

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£3,003

Per month£250/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2016 details

How reliable is the Cadillac Escalade?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)

vs Cadillac brand average+5% (88% avg)

Cadillac Escalade by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2016	97%	62	132,062 mi
2010	94%	34	74,072 mi
2009	90%	39	113,445 mi
2007	90%	31	81,203 mi

Questions about the Cadillac Escalade

Is the Cadillac Escalade reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2007 to 2016), the Cadillac Escalade averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 166 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.