Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K?

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 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K?

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 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K?

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.

Is the 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K reliable?

Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles, the 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.5%, 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 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K?

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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Longjia Lj 50 Qt K (2009)

158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.5% first-time pass rate

2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K

CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Longjia 50cc scooter is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with only 37.8% passing their MOT first time compared to the 80% national benchmark—a red flag that suggests persistent mechanical issues across the tested population. The 8.2% dangerous defect rate is well below the typical concern threshold, so safety failures aren't the primary problem here.

These scooters sit at just under 6,500 miles on average, which is reasonable mileage for a 15-year-old machine, yet they still accumulate 0.44 failures and 1.4 advisories per test on average. Budget for regular repair work if you buy one of these: the low pass rate points to systemic build quality issues rather than one-off wear items, so have any example thoroughly inspected by a specialist in small-displacement bikes before committing.

We have limited data for the 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

76.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

8.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.44

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–8k

For context

These stats describe 158 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 158 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K 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.

5,888

typical

4,278

low mileage

8,468

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K vehicles fall between 4,278 and 8,468 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,278 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.

✓ 4,278–8,468 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt Ks sit.

⚠ Over 11,431 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2009 Longjia Lj 50 Qt Ks are still active.

13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 — 62% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.

MOT History Averages

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.44

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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