Chevrolet Orlando, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
2,779 Chevrolet Orlandos are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 58.4% of initial MOT tests, 13.9 points below the 72.3% UK average.
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Chevrolet Orlando at the MOT
58.4% of 3,392 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the Orlando 506th of 575 models.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Where Orlandos fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Chevrolet Orlando tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were coil spring fractured or broken (8.3%), position lamp not working (7.5%) and registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7%).
The MOT page lists every common Orlando MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The Orlando's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Walk round with every light on: headlights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp. Check no warning lights stay on after starting.32.6% of Orlando failure items
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Brakes
Make sure the pedal feels firm, the car stops in a straight line, the handbrake holds on a slope and no brake warning light is showing.15.7% of Orlando failure items
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Suspension
Listen for knocks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for leaking shock absorbers and split rubber gaiters.14.5% of Orlando failure items
Chevrolet Orlandos in the UK
2,779 were licensed at the end of June 2026. The number licensed has fallen 50% since the end of 2014.
- Change since 2014
- −50%from 5,590 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2012half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2012 or earlier
- Declared off the road
- 46314% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Chevrolet Orlandos since 2014
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
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| Date | Licensed |
|---|---|
| End of 2014 | 5,590 |
| End of 2015 | 5,539 |
| End of 2016 | 5,504 |
| End of 2017 | 5,453 |
| End of 2018 | 5,295 |
| End of 2019 | 5,171 |
| End of 2020 | 4,920 |
| End of 2021 | 4,705 |
| End of 2022 | 4,428 |
| End of 2023 | 3,998 |
| End of 2024 | 3,526 |
| End of 2025 | 3,026 |
| End of June 2026 | 2,779 |
How old they are
Licensed Chevrolet Orlandos by year of first use.
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 157 |
| 2013 | 610 |
| 2012 | 1,316 |
| 2011 | 915 |
Orlando engines and fuel
2.0 litre engines made up 52% of Chevrolet Orlando MOT tests in 2025, followed by 1.8 litre at 47%. Diesel accounts for 51% of licensed Orlandos and petrol for 48%.
Engine size at MOT, 2025
Share of 3,392 initial MOT tests in 2025.
Fuel type, licensed Orlandos
DfT licensing statistics, June 2026.
| Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,345 | 48% |
| Diesel | 1,422 | 51% |
| Gas | 12 | 0.4% |
Chevrolet Orlando recalls
6 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Chevrolet Orlando. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every Orlando is affected.
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Feb 2025 R/2025/036
Chevrolet UK Takata Drivers Airbag
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
- Remedy
- Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.
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Mar 2015 R/2015/034
Brake fluid may leak
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The affected vehicles may in some instances experience increased braking distance and potential degradation of braking performance caused by a leak of Brake Fluid from a Front Brake Hose. The Driver may notice a leakage of Brake Fluid on the ground and/or via the Brake Fluid Level warning light in the Instrument Panel with Ignition on.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front brake hoses.
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Dec 2014 R/2014/180
Vehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the right hand drive shaft outer CV Joint may fail during harsh cornering / U Turns. This will lead to loss of drive and if only parked in 'P' (autobox) or in gear (manual box) without the parking brake applied the vehicle could roll away.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand drive shaft.
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Sep 2014 R/2014/095
Drive shaft may fail
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- It has been detected that certain MY2013 & MY2014 Cruze and Orlando vehicles equipped with tubular drive shaft may in some instances experience breakage on RH drive shaft neck area. This will result in loss of drive but the driver will still be able to steer and brake the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Examine affected vehicles for type of RH drive shaft fitted. Where necesaary replace driveshaft.
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Jan 2014 R/2014/007
Drive shaft may fracture
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The tubular drive shaft may in some instances experience breakage on RH drive shaft neck area. In the event that the RH drive shaft is broken the vehicle will not be capable of acceleration; however steering and braking will be controllable
- Remedy
- Vehicle drive shafts will be inspected and where necessary replaced free of charge.
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Jun 2012 R/2012/072
Third row seats may be insecure
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The front guide hook of the third row seat may not be fitted correctly. If ignored the restraint function of the third row seat may be affected.
- Remedy
- Inspect both third row seat hook mountings and if necessary remove seat and reinstall the hook in the correct position.
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The most-tested Chevrolet models in 2025, against the Orlando's 58.4% MOT pass rate.
Chevrolet Orlando FAQs
How many Chevrolet Orlandos are there in the UK?
2,779 Chevrolet Orlandos were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 463 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Chevrolet Orlando reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is a 58.4% first-time pass rate for the Chevrolet Orlando across 3,392 tests in 2025, below the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Chevrolet Orlando had any recalls?
6 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Chevrolet Orlando. The most recent was published in February 2025. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Orlando?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, brakes and suspension. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check a Chevrolet Orlando's history?
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- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), which also gives the engine sizes. Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to October 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.