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AU62 AYA

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,722 mi
Last recorded78,722 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 AYA
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 78,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 73,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,745 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 68,716 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on anti roll bar, bar has moved in the bushes to one side (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s corroded through where bed mounts to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,857 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 57,855 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 54,753 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2022 54,753 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear yoke (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,114 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 44,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 38,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have bad cracking but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 38,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have bad cracking but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEITHER FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,625 miles

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

Based on 4,727 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,334
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52
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AU62 AYA is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 57,439 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 S Td 4X4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU62 AYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AU62 AYA is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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