2011 Chevrolet Orlando 1.8L Petrol · APP 554J

The 2011 Chevrolet Orlando presents a clean and stable maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 9 October 2025 at 109,601 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. A separate entry on the same date at the identical mileage also shows a pass with no defects, suggesting a possible clerical duplicate or a retest immediately following an initial failure that was resolved without formal defect notation. Prior to that, the vehicle passed on 22 October 2024 at 101,988 miles, again with no defects. The record is unbroken and free of advisories or failures across every listed test, indicating consistent baseline roadworthiness over at least the last four years of documented history. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,307 miles per year across the vehicle's fifteen-year lifespan, which is typical for a family-oriented MPV of this age. The gap between the July 2023 test at 99,893 miles and the October 2024 test at 101,988 miles shows approximately 2,095 miles covered in fifteen months, a modest rate that suggests regular but not intensive use. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the odometer moved from 101,988 to 109,601 miles, representing 7,613 miles in twelve months, a slight uptick but still within normal parameters. There are no suspicious plateaus or sudden jumps that would raise concerns about odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on areas that MOT tests only sample at a point in time. The suspension system, including front and rear coil springs, dampers, and trailing arm bushes, deserves close attention given the vehicle's age and the accumulated mileage. Brake components, particularly rear calipers and the handbrake mechanism, should be examined for binding or uneven wear, as these are common issues on this platform that may not always present during a static MOT check. The underbody and sills require inspection for corrosion, especially around the rear wheel arches and subframe mounting points, where structural integrity can degrade over time without triggering a test failure until advanced. The exhaust system and DPF function should also be verified under load, as emissions-related faults can develop between test dates. Tyre condition and alignment should be checked, noting that the vehicle has covered nearly 110,000 miles on what may be original or aged rubber in some cases. Overall, the documentary record is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains essential to confirm that the mechanical condition matches the paper trail.