2014 Chevrolet Orlando — MOT failures & pass rate
1,212 MOT tests on the 2014 Chevrolet Orlando are in this dataset, and 77.1% of them passed. Against MPVs of a similar age (18.8% fail rate), the 2014 Orlando comes out 4.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.6%) and suspension (10.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, brake pads and position lamp — coil spring alone was recorded 126 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.9% in the 30-60k band and 30.4% in the 150k+ band, a 14.5-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 165 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.7% | 130 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.9% | 83 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.6% | 80 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 56 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 39 |
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 | 126 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 56 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 51 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 48 |
| 6 | Wipers | 43 |
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 | 29.5% | 358 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.7% | 275 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 17.2% | 208 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.3% | 161 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 136 |
| 6 | Visibility | 9.2% | 112 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 289 | 15.9% |
| 60-90k | 456 | 24.6% |
| 90-120k | 241 | 23.6% |
| 120-150k | 122 | 31.1% |
| 150k+ | 79 | 30.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,003 | 23.8% |
| Petrol | 209 | 18.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 265 | 21.9% |
| 2022 | 258 | 22.1% |
| 2023 | 245 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 233 | 23.2% |
| 2025 | 211 | 24.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Orlando
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.7% 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.
- Tyres (6.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2014 Chevrolet Orlandos pass their MOT?
77.1% of the 1,212 2014 Chevrolet Orlando MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Chevrolet Orlando?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.6% of tests, followed by suspension (10.7%).
Does the 2014 Orlando get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.9% in the 30-60k band to 30.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,212 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.