2013 Chevrolet Orlando — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Chevrolet Orlando passed 76.0% of its 5,282 recorded MOT tests. MPVs of a similar age fail 20.6% of the time, so this is 3.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.5% of all tests — 3.7 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 533 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.3% versus 9.0%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 23.3% of the time against 24.6% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 22.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 766 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.8% | 568 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.6% | 347 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.5% | 342 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.4% | 284 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.9% | 258 |
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 | 533 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 328 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 245 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 241 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 227 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 175 |
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 | 30.1% | 1,590 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.3% | 1,286 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 22.6% | 1,195 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.7% | 829 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.2% | 752 |
| 6 | Suspension | 8.5% | 449 |
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 | 78 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,100 | 21.0% |
| 60-90k | 2,220 | 24.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,258 | 26.0% |
| 120-150k | 435 | 26.4% |
| 150k+ | 186 | 26.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,052 | 24.6% |
| Petrol | 2,230 | 23.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,198 | 22.7% |
| 2022 | 1,144 | 23.9% |
| 2023 | 1,078 | 24.9% |
| 2024 | 971 | 23.3% |
| 2025 | 891 | 25.8% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Orlando
On a 2013 Orlando, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.8% 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 (6.6% 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
How many 2013 Chevrolet Orlandos pass their MOT?
76.0% of the 5,282 2013 Chevrolet Orlando MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Chevrolet Orlando?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.5% of tests, followed by suspension (10.8%).
Does the 2013 Orlando get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,282 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.