2012 Chevrolet Orlando · 6,376 MOT tests
2012 Chevrolet Orlando reliability
2012 Chevrolet Orlandos fail 41% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Orlando years (6,376 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Orlandos: 40.6%)
- 41%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Orlandos: 40.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 83,482
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,376
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.7% of tests fail here (190% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19%
- Suspension13.5%
- Brakes9.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.7%
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 6.2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.07%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Diesel smoke above limit, post-2008 2.68%
Excess diesel smoke can point to poor combustion or engine wear, which can be costly, so check before buying.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.37%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (4.77%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando reliable?
2012 Chevrolet Orlandos fail 41% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Orlando years (6,376 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.1% of tests), position lamp not working (6.2% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Chevrolet Orlando shows 83,482 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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