Baotian Bt 49 Qt 7 (2006)
2006 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 7
CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 2006 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Baotian is a serious reliability red flag—just 20.1% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, which means four out of five examples fail their MOT. The low dangerous defect rate of 2.7% is one small mercy, though it offers little comfort given how consistently these machines struggle to meet roadworthiness standards.
At under 4,300 miles median mileage, these are lightly-used machines, yet they're still accumulating an average of 0.32 failures and 0.8 advisories per test, pointing to poor build quality rather than age-related wear. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs and factor in a high likelihood of repeated MOT failures—this isn't a reliable budget commuter.
What to check before buying a 2006 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 7
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 145 | 20.3% | 0.32 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 7 vehicles fall between 2,695 and 6,994 miles.
MOT History Averages
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