Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Chevrolet Orlando?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Chevrolet Orlando?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Chevrolet Orlando?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Chevrolet Orlando vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

53% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,824 vehicles, the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando are: Oil leak, but not excessive (130.7% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (63.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (60.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Chevrolet Orlando?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Chevrolet Orlando (2011)

1,824 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.2% first-time pass rate

2011 Chevrolet Orlando

CarHunch analysed 1,824 real MOT records for the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2011 Chevrolet Orlando has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.2% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

53%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.04

Over 14.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

62k

Middle half: 51k–75k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 19.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,824 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,824 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 130.7%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Brake wear 63.2%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 60.7%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 31.4%

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken · Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 18.3%

Nearside Front Position lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Based on MOT data from 1,824 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 53% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,647 Chevrolet Orlando vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32%

1,806

Black 21%

1,186

Silver 17.8%

1,004

Red 16.8%

946

White 9.1%

516

Blue 2.9%

161

Brown 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Chevrolet Orlando vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

62,212

typical

50,543

low mileage

75,158

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Chevrolet Orlando vehicles fall between 50,543 and 75,158 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 50,543 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 50,543–75,158 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Chevrolet Orlandos sit.

⚠ Over 101,463 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Chevrolet Orlando — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2011 Chevrolet Orlandos are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.04

Avg failures per vehicle

19.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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