2012 Chevrolet Orlando 2.0L Diesel · LS12 HBC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a decline in maintenance standards following a period of clean records. While the car passed its July 2025 test at 99,133 miles, it failed an inspection just one day prior at 99,064 miles. The transition from zero defects to multiple failures, including lighting, wheel security, and mechanical issues, suggests that basic pre-test checks have been neglected in the latest service interval. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between the November 2023 test at 62,807 miles and the July 2025 test at 99,133 miles, during which the car covered over 36,000 miles in less than two years. This rapid acceleration in mileage explains the sudden appearance of wear-related faults, such as the perishing tyres and the binding brake components noted in the latest records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear braking system, as both the nearside and offside rear calipers were flagged as binding in the most recent tests. This condition often leads to uneven pad wear and increased fuel consumption. The presence of an oil leak, though described as not excessive by the tester, requires a physical check to determine if it is a minor seal weep or a more significant engineion failure that could worsens over time. Attention is also required regarding the rear tyres, which showed a tread depth of only 3mm and signs of cracking or perishing due to the age of the rubber. The previous failure forion offside front wheel fixings in July 2025 is a critical safety raises; the buyer must verify that all wheels currently use the correct specified locking bolts or nuts. The damaged front windscreen should be monitored for expanding cracks to ensure it does not compromise the structural integrity of the glass.