Chevrolet Epica

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 149 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

63%

Total Tests

149

Model Years

2008 to 2009

Years Covered

About the Chevrolet Epica

The Chevrolet Epica was MOT tested 149 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2008 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 63%. That's 19 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 91,663 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 101,277 miles.

Compared to the Chevrolet brand average of 76%, the Epica is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chevrolet models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1996cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,427

Per month£202/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the Chevrolet Epica?

vs average of all models-19% (82% avg)

vs Chevrolet brand average-13% (76% avg)

Chevrolet Epica by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	63%	100	101,277 mi
2008	63%	49	91,663 mi

Questions about the Chevrolet Epica

Is the Chevrolet Epica reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2008 to 2009), the Chevrolet Epica averages a 63% MOT pass rate, from 149 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 19 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.