Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K reliable?

Based on MOT data from 141 vehicles, the 2012 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.4%, 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 2012 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 (2012)

141 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.4% first-time pass rate

2012 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K

CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2012 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 2012 Longjia is a genuinely poor MOT performer, passing just 28.5% of tests compared to the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly seven out of ten fail their annual inspection. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 3.5%, so when these scooters do fail, it's usually fixable rather than unsafe.

The median mileage of 6,605 miles is very low for a 12-year-old vehicle, suggesting most surviving examples are garage queens or lightly used commuters, yet they still rack up an average of 0.7 advisories per test. If you're considering one, expect regular maintenance costs and budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a scooter specialist, since the bulk of failures point to wear items and routine upkeep rather than structural problems.

We have limited data for the 2012 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

80.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

3.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–10k

For context

These stats describe 141 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 141 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 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.

6,605

typical

3,490

low mileage

10,266

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K vehicles fall between 3,490 and 10,266 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,490 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.

✓ 3,490–10,266 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Longjia Lj 50 Qt Ks sit.

⚠ Over 13,859 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Longjia Lj 50 Qt K — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 34% of 2012 Longjia Lj 50 Qt Ks are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (34% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2017.

MOT History Averages

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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