2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate and common faults

1,189 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,189 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
    87 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    58 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  8. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.4%
  2. Brakes16.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.8%
  4. Suspension10.6%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Body & chassis6.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Chevrolet Orlando?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2011 Chevrolet Orlando cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,189 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Chevrolet Orlando?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).