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AE12 GYP

2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,334 mi
Last recorded133,334 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X464,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 133,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,178 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 126,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,708 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 119,112 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rubber bearing collapsed (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From abs pump to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe by abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Form abs pump to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe by abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 104,905 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch plastic loses

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light unit damagaed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

spaer wheel missing

Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,713 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 110,598 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,937 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak from o/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,927 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 64,927 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes to flexi joints (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

battery loose in holder

damage to the rear of this vehicle

Pass 23 May 2016 47,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 40,143 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 40,068 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 GYP is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GYP, 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 GYP is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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