Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 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 2010 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 2010 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 2010 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K reliable?

Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles, the 2010 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.6%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 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 (2010)

212 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68.6% first-time pass rate

2010 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K

CarHunch analysed 212 real MOT records for the 2010 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 2010 Longjia moped has a first-time pass rate of just 40.8%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. The 13.7% dangerous defect rate is manageable, but combined with nearly a failure per vehicle on average (0.78), you're looking at a machine that regularly needs repairs to stay roadworthy.

The median mileage of 6,160 miles suggests these are lightly used machines, which makes the high failure rate even more concerning—low mileage should mean better condition, not worse. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the brake system and any corrosion issues, since advisories average 2.8 per vehicle and these older scooters are prone to deterioration even when barely ridden.

We have limited data for the 2010 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

68.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

13.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.78

Over 2.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

These stats describe 212 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 212 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.7% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 992 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 43.1%

428

Black 42.1%

418

White 14.7%

146

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 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.

6,160

typical

3,873

low mileage

9,075

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K vehicles fall between 3,873 and 9,075 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,873 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.

✓ 3,873–9,075 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Longjia Lj 50 Qt Ks sit.

⚠ Over 12,251 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 15% of 2010 Longjia Lj 50 Qt Ks are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (15% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.78

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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