Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 195 vehicles, the 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 (2012)

195 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.1% first-time pass rate

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4

CarHunch analysed 195 real MOT records for the 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2012 Great Wall Steed S TD 4x4 has a 72.1% pass rate—well below the UK average of 80%—and a troubling 45.1% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and should give any prospective buyer pause. Reliability is a genuine concern with this model, and you'd be taking on substantially more risk than with mainstream alternatives.

These trucks are running at reasonable mileage for their age (median 58,674 miles), but they're averaging 3.27 failures and nearly 23 advisories per MOT cycle, indicating systemic weaknesses beyond normal wear. Before committing to one, budget for regular and potentially expensive repairs, and have a trusted mechanic inspect any candidate vehicle thoroughly—don't rely on MOT history alone.

We have limited data for the 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.1%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

45.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.27

Over 11 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

59k

Middle half: 45k–74k

For context

These stats describe 195 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 195 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 45.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

58,674

typical

44,592

low mileage

74,254

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 vehicles fall between 44,592 and 74,254 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 44,592 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 44,592–74,254 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4s sit.

⚠ Over 100,242 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 38% of 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 69 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.27

Avg failures per vehicle

22.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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