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Chevrolet Orlando reliability

E · Poor

MOT pass rates and common problems from 38,855 MOT tests of cars first registered 2011–2014.

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59.9%pass first time
−7.4 ptsvs typical car
Beats 16%of cars
38,855MOT tests

Verdict

The Chevrolet Orlando passes its MOT first time on 59.9% of tests, 7.4 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (67.3%). That puts it ahead of 16% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2011 Orlando does best (beats 21% of cars) and the 2013 worst (beats 12%).

Better than average on steering.

Watch these weak spots

Lights & electrics1.4×as often as a typical car
Brakes1.3×as often as a typical car
Coil springs2.7×as often as a typical car
Sidelights2.0×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%56789101112131468%61%60%59%59%
Chevrolet OrlandoTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2011
Beats 21%
2012
Beats 15%
2013
Beats 12%
2014
Beats 18%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2011–201421,38559.2%Beats 16%E
1.8 Petrol2011–201317,47060.8%Beats 17%E

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 7.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 12.0% of tests fail on suspension, against 10.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 19.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 13.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 8.3% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 9.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 19.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 13.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−5.4 ptsTyres: 8.3% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.2 ptsBrakes: 9.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.9 ptsSuspension: 12.0% of tests fail on suspension, against 10.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−1.5 ptsExhaust: 7.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−4.4 ptsSuspension: 12.0% of tests fail on suspension, against 10.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 9.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 8.3% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 19.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 13.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 7.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 19.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 13.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−5.4 ptsTyres: 8.3% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.2 ptsBrakes: 9.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.9 ptsSuspension: 12.0% of tests fail on suspension, against 10.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−1.5 ptsExhaust: 7.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−4.4 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Lights: 19.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 13.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Lights & electrics
19.0% vs 13.6%
Suspension
12.0% vs 10.6%
Brakes
9.0% vs 7.1%
Tyres
8.3% vs 7.1%
Emissions & leaks
7.1% vs 2.7%
Visibility
6.7% vs 4.9%
Body & structure
2.8% vs 3.2%
Steering
0.7% vs 2.0%
Wheels
0.5% vs 0.4%
Seat belts & airbags
0.3% vs 0.8%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Coil springs 2.7× typical
    Look behind each wheel for a snapped coil (often the bottom one) and listen for clunks over bumps.
  • Sidelights 2.0× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Brake pads 2.1× typical
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Windscreen wipers 1.8× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Engine warning light 2.4× typical
    The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy.
  • Handbrake performance 1.5× typical
    Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

50%60%70%80%90%30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k67%62%59%57%56%
Chevrolet OrlandoTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Coil springs9.1%3.4%2.7×
Sidelights6.9%3.4%2.0×
Brake pads4.9%2.4%2.1×
Tyre damage & cracking4.5%3.8%1.2×
Number plate lights4.5%1.8%2.5×
Windscreen wipers3.8%2.1%1.8×
Tyre tread depth3.7%3.1%1.2×
Headlight aim3.2%3.4%0.9×
On or after 01/07/20082.9%0.4%8.2×
Headlight bulbs & units2.4%2.4%1.0×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened90.9
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning56.0
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm46.7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements37.1
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps36.9
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen33.4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements31.8
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction28.3
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Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2014 Chevrolet Orlando1 engine66.3% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel1,39966.3%Beats 18%E
2013 Chevrolet Orlando2 engines62.2% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel4,38661.6%Beats 12%E
1.8 Petrol3,14763.1%Beats 12%E
2012 Chevrolet Orlando2 engines59.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel10,00158.4%Beats 14%E
1.8 Petrol7,67661.4%Beats 16%E
2011 Chevrolet Orlando2 engines58.1% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.8 Petrol6,64758.9%Beats 20%D
2.0 Diesel5,59957.0%Beats 22%D

FAQ

What is the Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate?

59.9% of MOT tests on the Chevrolet Orlando were passed first time, based on 38,855 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2011–2014. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 67.3% of the time.

Is the Chevrolet Orlando reliable?

On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 16% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Chevrolet Orlando year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2011 Orlando does best for its age and mileage: it beats 21% of cars on UK roads. The 2013 does worst: it beats 12%.

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

The most common failure items are coil springs, sidelights, brake pads. Compared with similar cars, coil springs comes up 2.7× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.