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CV12 UFM

2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,391 mi
Last recorded78,391 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X464,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UFM
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed SE Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,391 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 78,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 78,367 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension on bump stops

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,882 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,806 miles

n/s fog light missing

near side front lower arm ball joint has slight play

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2018 69,804 miles

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

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

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

n/s fog light missing

near side front lower arm ball joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump n/w (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,805 miles

Offside Front door handle insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 42,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front door handle insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 28,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CV12 UFM is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV12 UFM, 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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CV12 UFM is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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