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BV58 UTF

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,383 mi
Last recorded108,383 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 UTF
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 108,362 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,381 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,376 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has cracks in tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has cracks in tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 77,193 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,254 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,258 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,817 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Offside wiper blade split recommend replace

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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BV58 UTF is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV58 UTF, 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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BV58 UTF is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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