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GF08 FTZ

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,828 mi
Last recorded63,828 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FTZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cover sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cover sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 63,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 62,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2024 62,112 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,769 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2023 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,187 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 56,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,570 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,225 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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GF08 FTZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Epica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 71,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF08 FTZ, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Epica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF08 FTZ registered?

GF08 FTZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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