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EF09 XMS

2009 Chevrolet Epica

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Epica70,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 XMS
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,005 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 108,920 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inside

Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,402 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,207 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,993 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,902 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 52,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 44,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp One Bulb out

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp One Bulb out

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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EF09 XMS is a 2009 Chevrolet Epica in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF09 XMS, 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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What year was EF09 XMS registered?

EF09 XMS is a 2009 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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