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EK12 BBO

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,917 mi
Last recorded56,917 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 BBO
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 56,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 54,978 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light lens taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 54,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, misted & nsf bulb looks not correctly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes into and out of junctions marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering fluid leak from bottle suspect crack in bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back, up to drum marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light Not white (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Drum soaked possible cylinder gone but will require shoes and drums (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hangers & flanges heavily corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Arms bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both, pipes corroded not excessive (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 to 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,295 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster lens damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 D R L Not Working

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 40,613 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 D R L Not Working

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,508 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 36,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,011 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,632 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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EK12 BBO is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK12 BBO, 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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EK12 BBO is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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