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BK08 UPO

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,252 mi
Last recorded119,252 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UPO
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,252 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 107,570 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower, rearmost bush on the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 107,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower, rearmost bush on the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,219 miles

passenger air bag light illuminating

Nearside Front wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 98,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends & slightly smear the screen

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

passenger air bag light illuminating

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,321 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,236 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wear in suspension joint

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower wear in suspension joint

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

slight movement in steering colume

Fail 6 Jul 2016 81,236 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wear in suspension joint

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower wear in suspension joint

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

slight movement in steering colume

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,576 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,576 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 55,408 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,421 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre inner edge is badley perished/cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,925 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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BK08 UPO is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK08 UPO, 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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BK08 UPO is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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