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EJ09 UYN

2009 Chevrolet Epica

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,736 mi
Last recorded114,736 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Epica70,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 UYN
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,736 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 114,733 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,114 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Airbag light not illuminating

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 98,077 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,559 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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)

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,673 miles

Both front c.v boots poor condition but not leaking.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ09 UYN is a 2009 Chevrolet Epica in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJ09 UYN, 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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EJ09 UYN is a 2009 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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