Neco Alex One (2021)

137 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Neco Alex One

CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2021 Neco Alex One. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 NECO ALEX ONE is struggling badly in MOT testing: only 47.8% pass first time, nearly 33 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. With 8.8% of vehicles flagged for dangerous defects, this model shows genuine reliability concerns that should give any buyer serious pause.

These cars are running low mileage for their age (median 6,407 miles), yet still racking up issues—averaging 0.28 failures and 0.9 advisories per vehicle. Before committing to one, get a full independent inspection and factor in potential repair costs, because the MOT record suggests quality or durability problems beyond normal wear.

We have limited data for the 2021 Neco Alex One — 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
80.8%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
8.8%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.28
Over 1.5 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
6k
Middle half: 4k–10k
For context

These stats describe 137 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 137 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.8% 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 ClickMechanic
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Neco Alex One 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.

6,407
typical
3,699
low mileage
9,897
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Neco Alex One vehicles fall between 3,699 and 9,897 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 3,699 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.
3,699–9,897 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Neco Alex Ones sit.
Over 13,360 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.28
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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