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AE12 GNN

2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,748 mi
Last recorded97,748 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X464,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 GNN
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed SE Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,748 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 97,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have grease on them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 91,494 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,213 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 64,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,238 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 56,238 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,058 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 54,057 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,552 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion to brake pipe

Offside Front Slight wear to lower shock absorber bush

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,272 miles

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4?

Based on 5,823 MOT tests across 510 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
510
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
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AE12 GNN is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 GNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE12 GNN is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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