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Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 reliable? We analysed 5,823 real MOT tests across 510 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,823 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.4%
Typical Mileage
61,837mi
Annual Mileage
6,350mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
14yrs

The Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4.

Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

69.6%
2013
69%
2012
66.2%
2011

Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

parking brake recording little or no effort 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89

Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91

Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,512 mi/yr
Typical
6,350 mi/yr
Average
7,262 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,956 mi/yr

Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2013 2,623 69.6% 40,135 59,420 80,844
2012 2,943 69.0% 43,599 64,164 86,329
2011 74 66.2% 56,823 76,480 95,226

How Long Does a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 Last?

Based on 510 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
10.4 years
Median
11.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
14 years

Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
61,837 mi
75th Percentile
84,511 mi
95th Percentile
120,282 mi
Max Recorded
801,772 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2013

69.6% MOT pass rate from 2,623 tests

Year to avoid
2011

66.2% MOT pass rate from 74 tests

The best year to buy a used Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.6% across 2,623 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 THIS CAR 69.4% 5,823 61,837 mi 14 yrs
Great Wall Steed 72.8% 8,467 52,696 mi 13 yrs
Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 70.3% 4,727 58,653 mi 14 yrs
Volkswagen Golf Plus S TDI 83.9% 1,785 107,415 mi — yrs
Fiat Motorcaravan 79.1% 5,061 37,427 mi 35 yrs

Compared to the Great Wall Steed (72.8% pass rate) and the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 (70.3% pass rate), the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4?

The Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.4% across 5,823 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common failure point is parking brake recording little or no effort with 91 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 owner drives around 6,350 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 reliable?
Based on 5,823 MOT tests, the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 has a 69.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4?
The most common failure point is parking brake recording little or no effort.
How many miles does a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 do per year?
The typical Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 does around 6,350 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 last?
Most Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 models stay on UK roads for around 14 years based on our analysis of 510 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 is 2013 with a 69.6% pass rate across 2,623 tests.