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SM61 DLZ

2012 Chevrolet Orlando

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,276 mi
Last recorded111,276 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Orlando59,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelOrlando
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 111,276 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 111,123 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,614 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,594 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear advise osr hand brake has little effort at the wheel nsr 281% osr 85% the system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Apr 2024 96,594 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear advise osr hand brake has little effort at the wheel nsr 281% osr 85% the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,171 miles

has a very bad engine oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2023 85,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has been metal to metal with the pads would advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

has a very bad engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2022 72,212 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 2x nails and perished 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (l))

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2022 72,212 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 2x nails and perished 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2021 59,786 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 59,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement stays half on does not return to its rest position (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus a nail in non repairable area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 49,976 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 44,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,433 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,896 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 27,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

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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SM61 DLZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM61 DLZ, 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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SM61 DLZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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