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MJ12 VTG

2012 Chevrolet Orlando

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,754 mi
Last recorded126,754 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Orlando59,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VTG
MakeChevrolet
ModelOrlando
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 126,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear park brake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Sep 2025 126,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear park brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,499 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 110,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 110,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 109,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,035 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,311 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 79,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 48,028 miles

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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MJ12 VTG is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ12 VTG, 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 MJ12 VTG registered?

MJ12 VTG is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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