2015 Great Wall Steed 2.0L Diesel · SP15 UTN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement following a maintenance intervention. The most recent MOT conducted on 11 January 2022 at 73,053 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that previous issues identified by the tester were addressed. However, the vehicle has now gone four years without a recorded test, meaning the current roadworthiness status is unverified and requires an immediate inspection. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-utilization vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 10,000 miles between January 2021 and January 2022, followed by a period of apparent inactivity since the last recorded test in 2022. The lack of data entries since early 2022 suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid chemistry despite the relatively low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly based on the faults recorded in the 2021 test at 63,135 miles. That test flagged an offside rear wheel bearing with play and two tyres worn to the legal limit. While the 2022 test passed without comment, the buyer must verify that the wheel bearing remains free of play or has been properly replaced. Given the four-year lapse in testing history, checking for brake corrosion on the discs and perished sidewall tyres is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered while standing stationary.