2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate and common faults

1,674 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,674 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    89 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  5. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    68 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    48 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.5%
  2. Brakes15.1%
  3. Suspension14.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  5. Tyres8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.8%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine29.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2012 Chevrolet Orlando?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2012 Chevrolet Orlando cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,674 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando?

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

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Orlando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).