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DS09 LFG

2009 Chevrolet Epica

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,409 mi
Last recorded204,409 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Epica70,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 LFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 204,409 miles

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

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 204,389 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 204,389 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s + o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 192,959 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 192,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

reg no missing from first aid kit and fire extinguisher

Pass 11 Apr 2015 192,608 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 192,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 174,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 139,628 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 139,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,067 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 96,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,990 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,407 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,734 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 185 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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DS09 LFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Epica in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS09 LFG, 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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DS09 LFG is a 2009 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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