Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Orlando vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

56% 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 2013 Chevrolet Orlando reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,014 vehicles, the 2013 Chevrolet Orlando has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Orlando?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Chevrolet Orlando are: Oil leak, but not excessive (114.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (67.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (63.3% 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 2013 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 (2013)

1,014 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Chevrolet Orlando

CarHunch analysed 1,014 real MOT records for the 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Orlando is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 74.6% versus the 80% benchmark—and this is a serious concern given that 56.2% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Both petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically poorly, so fuel type won't solve the reliability problem.

At 63,211 miles median, these Orlandos have typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 3.3 failures per MOT, suggesting inherent weakness rather than high-mileage wear. The 16.4 advisories per vehicle tells you that minor issues are numerous and will add up to real money in repairs—if you're considering buying one, budget for ongoing maintenance costs and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags suspension, braking, and electrical systems.

The 2013 Chevrolet Orlando has a below-average first-time pass rate (74.7% 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

74.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

56.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.3

Over 12.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

63k

Middle half: 50k–77k

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 16.4 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 1,014 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 1,014 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 114.6%

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

Tyre wear 67.2%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

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

Brake wear 38.1%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Suspension & steering 34.6%

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 19.7%

Offside Front Position lamp not working

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 1,014 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 56.2% 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
Diesel (58%)	591	74.6%	3.34
Petrol (42%)	423	74.9%	3.25

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 2013 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.

63,211

typical

49,516

low mileage

77,369

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Chevrolet Orlando vehicles fall between 49,516 and 77,369 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,516 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.

✓ 49,516–77,369 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Chevrolet Orlandos sit.

⚠ Over 104,448 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Chevrolet Orlando — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2013 Chevrolet Orlandos are still active.

655 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* 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

12.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.3

Avg failures per vehicle

16.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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