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FT08 HZL

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,554 mi
Last recorded95,554 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 HZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 95,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 95,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 93,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 88,583 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 85,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,461 miles

slight corrosion to all brake pipe ends

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 79,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick has had some heat, brake pads have deteriorated and crumbled (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low, wearing faster than the offside rear

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,577 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,231 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 67,231 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,320 miles

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 5 Jul 2016 62,273 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure small clip missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,712 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 46,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,597 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 37,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 23,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FT08 HZL is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT08 HZL, 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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What year was FT08 HZL registered?

FT08 HZL is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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