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EJ61 FMX

2012 Chevrolet Orlando

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,251 mi
Last recorded118,251 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Orlando59,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 FMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelOrlando
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,017 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 106,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 94,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,431 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,815 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 70,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,698 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,579 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 39,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 29,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 22,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 22,578 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Orlando?

Based on 77,786 MOT tests across 5,698 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
7,099
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
5,698
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1,069
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,059
Registration plate lamp not working 892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 889
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 805
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EJ61 FMX is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Orlando models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 59,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Orlando fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1,069 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ61 FMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Orlando typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Orlando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ61 FMX registered?

EJ61 FMX is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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