Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Longjia Unknown?

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 Unknown?

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 Unknown?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Longjia Unknown?

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 Unknown (2012)

254 real MOT outcomes analysed • 12.2% first-time pass rate

2012 Longjia Unknown

CarHunch analysed 254 real MOT records for the 2012 Longjia Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 67.8% below UK average

12.2%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

4,253

typical mileage

2,931–7,166 middle half

2.4%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.09

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2012 Longjia Unknown

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Longjia Unknown 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.

2,931

low mileage

4,253

typical

7,166

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Longjia Unknown vehicles fall between 2,931 and 7,166 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Longjia Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

15.4%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
12.8%

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
10.3%

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim
10.3%

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
7.7%

All direction indicators slightly discoloured
7.7%

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded.
7.7%

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
7.7%

Headlamp light intensity reduced

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.

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