Chevrolet Epica (2009)
2009 Chevrolet Epica
CarHunch analysed 330 real MOT records for the 2009 Chevrolet Epica. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Chevrolet Epica is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 73% compared to 80% nationally — and a concerning 33.9% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects, which should give any prospective buyer pause. The diesel variant (which makes up the vast majority of this cohort) shows no meaningful improvement at 72.9% pass rate, so fuel type offers no escape from these reliability patterns.
At around 77,000–83,000 miles, these cars are running at typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 3.3 failures and nearly 15 advisories per test — suggesting systemic wear issues rather than isolated problems in high-mileage examples. Before committing to one of these, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with Chevrolet's engineering, because the MOT data indicates you're buying into a significantly higher-risk proposition than most alternatives in this age bracket.
What to check before buying a 2009 Chevrolet Epica
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 308 | 72.9% | 3.29 |
| Petrol (7%) | 22 | 74.1% | 3.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Chevrolet Epica vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Chevrolet Epica vehicles fall between 57,930 and 104,381 miles.
2009 Chevrolet Epica — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Chevrolet Epica
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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49.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.5%
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
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33.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.7%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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