2014 Great Wall Steed 2.0L Diesel · NK14 AWZ

This vehicle demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean bill of health in its most recent inspection. The test on 27 October 2025 at 33,944 miles passed without any defects or advisories. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes in 2024 and 2023, suggesting the vehicle is currently well-maintained. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twelve year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,829 miles per year. The record shows a steady, low-volume increase in usage, rising from 8,914 miles in June 2017 to 33,944 miles by October 2025. Such low usage often indicates the vehicle has spent significant time stationary, which can lead to specific degradation issues not always captured in a standard MOT. A buyer should focus on the braking system and suspension during a physical inspection. The May 2019 test at 17,928 miles flagged imbalanced front and rear brakes that only just met the minimum requirements. While subsequent tests were clean, the October 2022 test at 28,101 miles noted a misting oil leak from the nearside front shock absorber and corrosion on the brake pipes near the passenger front upper wishbone mount. Although these 2022 issues did not reappear as advisories in later tests, the presence of brake pipe corrosion on a low-mileage vehicle suggests a susceptibility to rust. I recommend a thorough check of the chassis and underbody for surface corrosion and a verification that the shock absorbers remain dry. Checking for perished rubber seals or seized calipers is also prudent given the low annual mileage.