2014 CHEVROLET ORLANDO1.8L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in deferred mechanical repairs. The most recent test on 09 June 2026 at 79,243 miles resulted in a failure due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and multiple brake defects. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring presence of thinning brake pads and pitted discs across several years suggests the owner only addresses faults when they threaten an MOT rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 75,139 miles and June 2026 at 79,243 miles, the car covered just 4,104 miles over three years. This low annual usage often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components and surface corrosion, which likely contributed to the recent failure of the rear coil spring and the persistent oil leak noted in the 2024 and 2025 tests. A buyer must inspect the braking system in detail, as the offside rear brake disc has been flagged as worn and pitted since at least June 2024. The repeated mention of thin front and rear pads indicates a history of running components to their wear limits. Furthermore, the non-excessive oil leak reported in two consecutive years should be monitored to ensure it remains a minor weeping gasket rather than a developing leak that leads to engine failure. Given the fractured spring, a thorough visual check of the remaining suspension geometry for signs of fatigue or corrosion is essential to ensure the vehicle remains stable.