Chevrolet Orlando reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Chevrolet Orlando is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 91 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 319 of 442, and 40.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (8.4% of tests).
Ranked 319 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,839 Chevrolet Orlandos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 40.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Chevrolet Orlando is 10% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
40.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,100
Typical age at test: 12 years
Chevrolet Orlando MOT failure rate by age
Most common Chevrolet Orlando MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken8.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working6.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2% of tests
What the Chevrolet Orlando fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 19.0% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 12.4% | About average |
| Brakes | 10.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 9.2% | ▲ 2.4× as often |
| Tyres | 7.4% | About average |
| Visibility | 6.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 3.7% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Steering | 0.8% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Wheels | 0.8% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 58% less often |
What MPG does the Chevrolet Orlando do?
Official economy for the Chevrolet Orlando ranges from 35.7 to 47.1mpg across the 14 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2012). A typical petrol version manages 38.7mpg and a typical diesel 47.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Chevrolet Orlando?
Any Chevrolet Orlando first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Chevrolet Orlando registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £410 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carChevrolet Orlando specs and running costs
Official figures for 14 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2012.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
35.7–47.1 mpg
CO2
159–186 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MY2011 2.0LS VCDi (130PS) 4 Door (with a/c)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Orlando MY2011 2.0LT VCDi (130PS) 4 Door (with a/c)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Orlando MY2011 2.0LT VCDi (163PS) 4 Door (with a/c)A6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 186g | £410 |
| Orlando MY2011 2.0LTZ VCDi (163PS)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Orlando MY2011 2.0LTZ VCDi (163PS)A6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 186g | £410 |
| Orlando MY2012 2.0VCDi (130PS)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Orlando MY2012 2.0VCDi (163PS)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Orlando MY2012 2.0VCDi (163PS) Auto6AT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 186g | £410 |
| Orlando MY2011 1.8 Auto6AT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 35.7 mpg | 186g | £410 |
| Orlando MY2011 1.8LS 4 Door (with a/c)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 172g | £325 |
| Orlando MY2011 1.8LT 4 Door (with a/c)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 172g | £325 |
| Orlando MY2011 1.8LTZ 4 Door (with a/c)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 172g | £325 |
| Orlando MY2012 1.85MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 38.7 mpg | 172g | £325 |
| Orlando MY2012 1.8 Auto6AT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 35.7 mpg | 186g | £410 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Chevrolet Orlando costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 38.7mpg…
- diesel, typical official 47.1mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Chevrolet Orlando reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Chevrolet Orlando is 10% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 91 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Chevrolet Orlando?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 8.4% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Chevrolet Orlando do?
Official economy for the Chevrolet Orlando ranges from 35.7 to 47.1mpg across the 14 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2012). A typical petrol version manages 38.7mpg and a typical diesel 47.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Chevrolet Orlando?
Any Chevrolet Orlando first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Chevrolet Orlando registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £410 a year.
›How many Chevrolet Orlandos fail their MOT?
40.7% of Chevrolet Orlandos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Chevrolet Orlando combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.