Chevrolet Orlando (2011)
2011 Chevrolet Orlando
CarHunch analysed 1,824 real MOT records for the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Chevrolet Orlando has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.2%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and this is compounded by a serious concern: 53% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (73.4% and 72.9% respectively), so fuel type won't help you dodge reliability issues here.
At a median mileage of 62,212 for a 13-year-old vehicle, these Orlandos are running relatively low miles, yet they're still averaging 4 failures and 19 advisories per test—suggesting wear-related problems are catching up regardless of usage. Before buying one, budget for suspension, braking, or structural work and insist on a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the dangerous defect history; the combination of high failure rates and past safety issues makes this a buyer-beware proposition.
What to check before buying a 2011 Chevrolet Orlando
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 53% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (53%) | 973 | 73.4% | 4.01 |
| Diesel (46%) | 847 | 72.9% | 4.09 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 83.9% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Chevrolet Orlando vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Chevrolet Orlando vehicles fall between 50,543 and 75,158 miles.
2011 Chevrolet Orlando — Still on the Road
991 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Chevrolet Orlando
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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130.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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60.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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59.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.4%
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
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27%
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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