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SP12 FAM

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Green Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,412 mi
Last recorded71,412 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 FAM
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed sections of brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged but still operating.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed sections of brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack end damp with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Welding repairs covered in protective coating but appear satisfactory.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 53,826 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed sections of brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged but still operating.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed sections of brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack end damp with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,199 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded at exposed sections just after their plastic protection.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 28,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,864 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 23,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,683 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SP12 FAM is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Green with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP12 FAM, 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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SP12 FAM is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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