2012 Chevrolet Orlando 2.0L Diesel · MW61 AEM

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently concerning, showing a clear trend of deteriorating maintenance standards. While the car passed in early 2024, the two most recent tests in March 2025 reveal a significant collapse in mechanical upkeep. The March 2025 failure at 104,933 miles flagged multiple critical issues including poor service brake efficiency, a failing parking brake, and excessive exhaust emissions. This suggests a shift from basic maintenance to a period where essential safety-critical components were ignored. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. However, there is a notable gap in records between May 2019 and November 2020, where the car covered over 26,000 miles. Since 2021, the mileage accumulation has accelerated, reaching over 104,000 miles by 2025. The rapid succession of tests in March 2025, just one week apart, indicates that the vehicle was being driven without addressing necessary repairs, leading to mechanical failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The record shows a recurring history of fractured nearside rear coil springs in both 2018 and 2021, alongside persistent parking brake efficiency issues. The March 2025 failure also highlighted missing wheel fixings on the front and structural failures in multiple tyres, which points to a lack of basic vehicle safety checks. The persistent oil leak noted since at least 2020 requires a close look to determine if it is a minor seep or a more significant seal failure that could affect engine longevity.