Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K reliable?

Based on MOT data from 155 vehicles, the 2011 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.7%, 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 2011 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 (2011)

155 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.7% first-time pass rate

2011 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K

CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 2011 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 2011 Longjia is a seriously unreliable purchase: only 35.1% pass their MOT first time, nearly half the UK average of 80%, and nearly 1 in 13 vehicles (7.7%) have recorded dangerous defects. The combination of a poor pass rate and consistent failure history makes this a high-risk choice for any buyer.

At under 7,100 miles on average, these scooters haven't clocked up much distance, yet they're still averaging 0.59 failures and 1.7 advisories per vehicle—suggesting inherent design or build quality issues rather than age-related wear. If you're seriously considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with Chinese-built scooters, and budget for early repairs because the failure pattern indicates structural problems, not just maintenance neglect.

We have limited data for the 2011 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

69.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

7.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.59

Over 2.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

These stats describe 155 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 155 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.7% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 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.

5,936

typical

4,186

low mileage

9,312

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K vehicles fall between 4,186 and 9,312 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,186 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.

✓ 4,186–9,312 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Longjia Lj 50 Qt Ks sit.

⚠ Over 12,571 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 31% of 2011 Longjia Lj 50 Qt Ks are still active.

Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (31% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.59

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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