2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate and common faults

755 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 755 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
    48 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    25 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.9%
  2. Suspension15.4%
  3. Brakes12.7%
  4. Tyres8.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

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 2013 Chevrolet Orlando?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2013 Chevrolet Orlando cars passed their MOT first time, across 755 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Orlando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).