2011 Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate: 68.5% (3,571 tests)
Is the 2011 Orlando getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68.1% -1.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 68.8% -0.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.8% +0.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 Orlando
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 829 | 26.4% |
| 2 | Brakes | 521 | 16.6% |
| 3 | Suspension | 457 | 14.6% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 453 | 14.4% |
| 5 | Tyres | 370 | 11.8% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 238 | 7.6% |
All Orlando years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 (this page) | 3,571 | 68.5% | -0.7 pts | 97,372 |
| 2012 | 5,093 | 68.1% | -3.2 pts | 88,117 |
| 2013 | 2,263 | 68.5% | -4.9 pts | 85,799 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Chevrolet Orlando reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 68.5% of their MOT tests (3,571 tests, 2023–2025), -0.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 97,372 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 Orlando?
The median tested example shows 97,372 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2011 Orlando?
In this cohort petrols pass 71.2% of tests against 65.2% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.