Chevrolet Epica MOT Results

Registered in 2009
46.7% pass rate
from 120 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Epica is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Brakes (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.83% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 9.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Brake discs (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.83% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.83% fail on Cable
    • 7.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Electronic stability control (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Parking brake control (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.7% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.83% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.83% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 10% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Steering gear (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Steering rack (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.5% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 7.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.83% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.83% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.83% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Chevrolet Epica (2008 - 2010)
    Extremely well kitted out for comfort and safety. Huge boot. Keen value. 6-speed diesel auto. 2.0 straight six petrol is chain cam.

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