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EX09 HKO

2009 Chevrolet Epica

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,119 mi
Last recorded158,119 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Epica70,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 HKO
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 158,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested not tested due to no oil on dipstick and engine noisy (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

(ADVISE THAT CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AS MAY COURSE FURTHER PROBLEMS)

battery light on

brake fluid low

power steering fluid low

power steering leaking close to brake disc's

Pass 19 Jul 2017 142,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 142,902 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar link D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding unable to cheak wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split rack boot (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing low

fuel filler corroding

gear box oil leak

tyres wearing on shoulders and close to tread wear bars

Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,756 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever travel on limits

o/s/f n/s/f headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,193 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear Tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 30 May 2013 31,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 8,032 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Epica?

Based on 6,727 MOT tests across 607 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,990
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 237
position lamp(s) not working 225
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Steering rack gaiter split 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 166
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EX09 HKO is a 2009 Chevrolet Epica in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Epica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 70,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Epica fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX09 HKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Epica typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Epica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX09 HKO is a 2009 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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