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Chevrolet Orlando reliability by build year

Coverage 2011-20151 named generationMPVPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Chevrolet Orlando built around 2012: about average at the MOT

Chevrolet Orlandos built around 2012 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

31% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Orlandos built around 2012 ended in a fail (retests included), against 29% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Orlandos built around 2012 involves fluid leaks.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chevrolet Orlando's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Lighting

Worth checking

Inspect the lighting carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Orlando's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Orlando J309

J309 (2011-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

30.4% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Likely between 26.7% and 34.4%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 539 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chevrolet Orlando.

See every build year for the Chevrolet Orlando

By age

Chevrolet Orlando fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chevrolet Orlando ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
53930.4%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,31630.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,07830.8%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
71030.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 13 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 13-year-old Chevrolet Orlandos

These issues come from 13-year-old Chevrolet Orlandos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    36.2%
    Advisory: 760Fail: 10 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.5%
    Advisory: 646Fail: 66 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    14.0%
    Advisory: 291Fail: 65 (18% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.3%
    Advisory: 311Fail: 63 (17% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Indicator lens slightly discoloured

    11.4%
    Advisory: 331Fail: 88 (21% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,078 MOT tests on 13-year-old Chevrolet Orlandos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 13-year-old Chevrolet Orlandos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Fuel & oil + Tyres25%
  2. Brakes + Fuel & oil24%
  3. Brakes + Tyres24%
  4. Fuel & oil + Lighting23%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,277 MOT tests on Chevrolet Orlando cars built around 2012 (13 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chevrolet Orlando.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chevrolet Orlando name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.6%
    Dangerous
    3.7%

    Lower fail rate: 17.5%, against 30.8% for the Chevrolet Orlando, both built around 2012.

    2,086 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  2. 2

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.8%
    Dangerous
    5.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 26.4%, against 30.8% for the Chevrolet Orlando, both built around 2012.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,281 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  3. 3

    Skoda Roomster

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.7%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.4%

    Lower fail rate: 25.7%, against 30.8% for the Chevrolet Orlando, both built around 2012.

    2,761 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Touran

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.8%
    Dangerous
    7.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.6%

    Lower fail rate: 24.8%, against 30.8% for the Chevrolet Orlando, both built around 2012.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,615 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2012 (13 years old), the Chevrolet Orlando across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 2,078 13-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chevrolet Orlando ever sold: 4,643 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2012 (13 years old): 2,078 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.