Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 11 model years and 27,162 tests, the Chevrolet Orlando passes its MOT 75.3% of the time. MPVs of a similar age fail 22.4% of the time, so this is 2.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.1% of all tests — 5.2 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, position lamp and brake pads — coil spring alone was recorded 2,399 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 28.5% versus 13.1%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.9pp more often than petrol ones (26.0% vs 23.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Orlando model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8,503 | 75.0% | 25.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 12,141 | 75.0% | 25.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 5,282 | 76.0% | 24.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 1,212 | 77.1% | 22.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 4,107 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.9% | 2,701 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.3% | 1,984 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.9% | 1,874 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.4% | 1,737 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.2% | 1,421 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 730 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.6% | 158 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 2,399 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,736 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,230 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1,095 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,077 |
| 6 | Wipers | 965 |
| 7 | Headlamp aim | 950 |
| 8 | Individual direction indicators | 876 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.3% | 8,235 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 24.8% | 6,739 |
| 3 | Brakes | 23.7% | 6,443 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 4,584 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.9% | 4,062 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 2,511 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 297 | 13.1% |
| 30-60k | 4,383 | 19.6% |
| 60-90k | 10,840 | 24.5% |
| 90-120k | 7,777 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 2,744 | 28.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,105 | 28.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 14,775 | 26.0% |
| Petrol | 12,384 | 23.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,396 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 5,971 | 24.4% |
| 2023 | 5,562 | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 4,912 | 24.4% |
| 2025 | 4,321 | 25.2% |
What to check before buying a Chevrolet Orlando
- Lighting & signalling (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (7.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Orlando?
75.3% of the 27,162 Chevrolet Orlando MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 24.7% fail rate, across model years 2010–2020.
What does the Chevrolet Orlando most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.1% of tests, then suspension (9.9%).
How much does mileage affect Orlando MOT results?
Fail rates run at 13.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 28.5% for 150k+, a 15.4-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Orlando more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 23.2% of the time against 26.0% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 27,162 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.