Chevrolet Orlando years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

2,540 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2011–2012 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Chevrolet Orlando years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2012. None is clearly above it. The other year can't be told apart from average.

Below the average for their first-use year2012
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from average2011

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

58.4%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 56.5% to 60.3%.

Chevrolet Orlando, all years58.4%
Same-age average, all vehicles62.6%

In 2025, 58.4% of the 2,540 initial MOT tests on Chevrolet Orlando cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 62.6%. That is 4.2 points below the same-age average.

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Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2012age 13		1,51094,000	58.2%±2.6	−5.3 ptsall: 63.5%
2011age 14		1,030102,200	58.6%±3.1	−2.6 ptsall: 61.2%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Orlando problems at the MOT

Share of the 1,057 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics51.2%
Suspension27.7%
Noise, emissions, leaks26.5%
Brakes23.5%
Tyres19.3%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors17.4%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the Chevrolet Orlando

The defects recorded most often at the 1,057 failed initial tests on Chevrolet Orlando cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Position lamp not workingLights and electrics	18.1%191 tests	12.1%
Coil spring fractured or brokenSuspension	16.5%174 tests	10.8%
Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunctionNoise, emissions, leaks	11.1%117 tests	4.9%
Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lampsLights and electrics	10.5%111 tests	4.9%
Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes	9.3%98 tests	5.5%
Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	7.9%83 tests	5.1%
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres	7.7%81 tests	7.5%
Stop lamp not workingLights and electrics	7.5%79 tests	7.8%
Parking brake efficiency below requirementsBrakes	6.9%73 tests	4.5%
Compression ignition emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limitNoise, emissions, leaks	6.8%72 tests	0.9%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Orlando's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing an Orlando

Based on the areas where Chevrolet Orlando MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 51.2% of failed Orlando tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.
Suspension
In 27.7% of failed Orlando tests
- Push down hard on each corner. Check the car rises once and settles, not bouncing again and again.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- Check the car sits level when parked on flat ground.
Noise, emissions, leaks
In 26.5% of failed Orlando tests
- Ask to see the car start from cold. Heavy smoke from the exhaust is worth asking about.
- Listen for blowing or rattling from the exhaust with the engine running.
- Look under the car for drips of oil, coolant or other fluids.
Brakes
In 23.5% of failed Orlando tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Chevrolet Orlando questions

Which Chevrolet Orlando years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2012. None is clearly above average. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Chevrolet Orlando reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 58.4% of initial MOT tests on Chevrolet Orlando cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 62.6%. That is 4.2 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Chevrolet Orlando problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 51.2% of failed tests), suspension (in 27.7% of failed tests) and noise, emissions, leaks (in 26.5% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 13-year-old Chevrolet Orlando?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Chevrolet Orlando cars first used in 2012, about 13 years old, had a median of 94,000 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Orlando's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Chevrolet Orlando

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Chevrolet models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Chevrolet Orlando cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count