2012 Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate: 68.1% (5,093 tests)
Is the 2012 Orlando getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.7% -4.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 68.4% -2.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.4% -1.9 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 2012 Orlando
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,107 | 24.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 886 | 19.5% |
| 3 | Suspension | 843 | 18.5% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 573 | 12.6% |
| 5 | Tyres | 567 | 12.5% |
| 6 | Visibility | 298 | 6.5% |
All Orlando years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,571 | 68.5% | -0.7 pts | 97,372 |
| 2012 (this page) | 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 2012 Chevrolet Orlando reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 68.1% of their MOT tests (5,093 tests, 2023–2025), -3.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 88,117 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Orlando?
The median tested example shows 88,117 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 2012 Orlando?
In this cohort petrols pass 71.0% of tests against 65.7% 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.