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SM12 TMZ

2012 Chevrolet Orlando

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,883 mi
Last recorded112,883 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Orlando59,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 TMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelOrlando
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 112,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 112,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 106,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,707 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2023 101,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 96,876 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 96,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition. Not leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2020 68,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight smearing wiper blades

Fail 26 Jun 2020 68,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,921 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 59,921 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,512 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,520 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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SM12 TMZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM12 TMZ, 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 SM12 TMZ registered?

SM12 TMZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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