2013 Chevrolet Orlando 2.0L Diesel · CU63 RCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 130,550 miles, this followed a failure involving multiple critical safety-related items. The service pattern suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure, as evidenced by the recurring appearance of brake component and tyre issues across the last two testing cycles. The recorded mileage of 130,550 miles is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 5,612 miles, indicating a moderate usage pattern. However, the transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple multi-point failures in 2025 and 2026 shows that the 5,000 miles driven recently resulted in significant wear and tear that was not being monitored effectively between the annual inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record consistently flags thin brake pads and pitted or scored discs, with the offside rear specifically showing signs of overheating since early 2025. The 2026 failure noted a nearside front tyre worn specifically on the inner edge, which strongly indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that remain unaddressed. The non-excessive oil leak noted in 2025 should also be monitored to ensure it does not escalate into a more costly seal failure. The tyres require immediate attention as the March 2026 test identified perishing and cracking on the nearside rear, suggesting the rubber is failing from age rather than just tread depth. Given the age of the vehicle and the mileage, the buyer should also look for signs of structural corrosion on the chassis, although the MOT history has not yet highlighted any structural integrity concerns. The recurring nature of the indicator and wiper failures suggests the vehicle is nearing a point where minor component replacements will be required frequently.