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VU61 ZZA

2012 Chevrolet Orlando

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,172 mi
Last recorded105,172 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Orlando59,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 ZZA
MakeChevrolet
ModelOrlando
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,172 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 105,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 2 Apr 2025 103,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,054 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements 5% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 86,659 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rearmost (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,102 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 76,234 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 76,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2020 72,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,050 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,050 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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VU61 ZZA is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando in Black 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 VU61 ZZA, 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 VU61 ZZA registered?

VU61 ZZA is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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