2012 Chevrolet Orlando 1.8L Petrol · SK12 LBV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 5, 2026, at 87,912 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline as the car failed that same test just ten days prior. The failure involved incorrect indicator colours, an inoperative rear registration plate lamp, and an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the presence of an MIL fault suggests potential underlying electronic or sensor issues that were not fully addressed beyond clearing the code. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. The record shows from 74,417 miles in April 2023 to 87,912 miles in June 2026, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 4,500 miles annually recently. This low annual mileage suggests the car has seen light use, which typically reduces wear on drivetrain and engine components but can also lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluids if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer must pay close attention to the nearside front drive shaft, as the 2025 test flagged a severely deteriorated constant velocity boot. If this was not replaced, the grease leakage and subsequent joint failure will lead to expensive drivetrain repairs shortly. The 2025 advisories also highlighted three tyres worn to the legal limit with edge wear, indicating either a previous alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. A physical inspection should verify the current condition of all tyres and ensure that the suspension geometry issues noted two years ago have been professionally corrected to prevent premature tyre scrubbing.