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GU12 YFV

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,357 mi
Last recorded50,357 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 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

RegistrationGU12 YFV
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 45,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 45,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 42,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 39,902 miles

Offside Rear Low handbrake effort

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 39,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Low handbrake effort

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 36,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

park brake efficiency requirements just met

Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 22,594 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak in steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 19,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 9,152 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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GU12 YFV is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU12 YFV, 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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What year was GU12 YFV registered?

GU12 YFV is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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