2012 Chevrolet Orlando 2.0L Diesel · VO12 HDC

The 2012 Chevrolet Orlando holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 18 July 2025 at 87,051 miles, though that same test day also produced a failure for nearside rear brake pads below 1.5 mm and front pads wearing thin. The tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin again as an advisory in the pass entry, indicating the braking system was already under scrutiny. A recurring oil leak, noted as not excessive in September 2023, August 2024, and again in 2024, suggests a persistent minor seep that has not worsened to a failure point but has never been properly rectified. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than improving, with the same oil leak appearing across three consecutive years and brake wear flagged repeatedly rather than resolved. The vehicle has covered 87,051 miles over roughly fourteen years, averaging approximately 6,218 miles per year, which is typical for a family MPV of this age. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable: 64,339 miles in September 2022, 73,597 miles in September 2023, 79,485 miles in August 2024, and 87,051 miles in July 2025. This shows consistent use without long periods of standing or sudden spikes in accumulation. The annual distance covered has gradually increased from roughly 9,258 miles between 2022 and 2023 to 7,566 miles between 2024 and 2025, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular daily service. A buyer should inspect the braking system carefully. The nearside rear brake pads were below minimum thickness at the July 2025 failure, and front pads were flagged as wearing thin in the same test, meaning both axles require close examination for disc condition, caliper operation, and remaining pad life. The persistent oil leak advisory across three consecutive years warrants investigation into its source, whether from the rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, or crankshaft seals, as even minor seeps can degrade rubber hoses and contaminate other components over time. The nearside rear tyre noted as slightly damaged or perishing in September 2023 should prompt a thorough check of all four tyres for age-related cracking, given that a 2012 vehicle may be running on rubber that has exceeded its safe service life regardless of tread depth. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust mounting points deserve attention given the vehicle's age and typical wear patterns at this mileage.