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WV12 WFT

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,001 mi
Last recorded101,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 WFT
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 101,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have sections of surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 97,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have sections of surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 90,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop shaft missing.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,809 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower lift only (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 36,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower lift only (2.4.G.2)

wipers not checked

Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,414 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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WV12 WFT is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV12 WFT, 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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WV12 WFT is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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