2011 Chevrolet Orlando: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Chevrolet Orlandos, from 1,043 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2011 Chevrolet Orlandos than on all cars registered in 2011.
- Engine oil leaks3.7× usualChevrolet Orlando32.5% All 2011 cars8.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.3%, against 0.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £80–£600 our estimateAt the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.
- Drive shaft (CV) joints3× usualChevrolet Orlando14.2% All 2011 cars4.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.2%, against 2.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.
- Number plate lights1.9× usualChevrolet Orlando15.2% All 2011 cars8.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.5%, against 2.3% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £5–£40 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
- Individual direction indicators3× usualChevrolet Orlando9.4% All 2011 cars3.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.5%, against 1.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Number plates2.2× usualChevrolet Orlando8.9% All 2011 cars4.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.4% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £5–£40 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
Suspension arm bushes and joints: 2.2% here, against 10.8% of all 2011 cars. Shock absorbers: 1.9% here, against 7.6% of all 2011 cars.
By area
The share of 2011 Chevrolet Orlando MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Lights and electrics39% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres37% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Oil and fluid leaks34% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Brakes33% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension25% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Exhaust and emissions17% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 685 | Tyres 38% |
| 2012 | 1,519 | Lights and electrics 35% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Chevrolet Orlandos registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score