2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Chevrolet Orlando MOT pass rate and common faults

182 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 182 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.8%
  2. Suspension14.8%
  3. Brakes14.3%
  4. Tyres8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Wheels1.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Chevrolet Orlando?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2014 Chevrolet Orlando cars passed their MOT first time, across 182 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Chevrolet Orlando?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Orlando reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).