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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Chevrolet Epica. Check any Epica by registration number below.

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73.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.7%

vs Chevrolet Avg

5

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Chevrolet Epica — MOT Reliability Overview

The Chevrolet Epica has an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, which is 6.7 percentage points below the Chevrolet brand average of 80.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Epica on the road.

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Epica fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Epica for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Chevrolet Epica, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Chevrolet Epica performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 144 vehicles

59.0%Below Average
Chevrolet average: 80.4%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2008

Based on 71 vehicles

54.9%Below Average
Chevrolet average: 80.4%
Dangerous Defects

12.5%

Retest Rate

22.5%

2007

Based on 278 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Chevrolet average: 80.4%
Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2006

Based on 172 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Chevrolet average: 80.4%
Mileage at 10yr

143k mi

0

Based on 142 vehicles

68.3%Average
Chevrolet average: 80.4%
Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

Top MOT Failures — Chevrolet Epica

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Epica fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

9.7%
2

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

6.9%
Chevrolet Epica Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

18.1%

Front Offside

17.4%

Rear Nearside

6.3%

Other Chevrolet Models

Compare MOT reliability across Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet Captiva

71.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick-up

69.2% pass rate

Chevrolet Corvette

89.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Camaro

95.9% pass rate

Chevrolet Astro

57.8% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick Up

85.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Chevrolet Epica

Chevrolet Epica — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Chevrolet Epica MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Epica?
The average MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Epica is 73.7% compared to the Chevrolet average of 80.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Epica?
The most common MOT failures on the Chevrolet Epica are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (9.7%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Chevrolet Epica reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, the Chevrolet Epica is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Chevrolet Epica?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Chevrolet Epica?
Typical mileage for the Chevrolet Epica: 84,441 miles at 5 years, 145,597 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Epica to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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