Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Niu M Plus?

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 2019 Niu M Plus?

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 2019 Niu M Plus?

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 2019 Niu M Plus reliable?

Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles, the 2019 Niu M Plus has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.3%, 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 2019 Niu M Plus?

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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Niu M Plus (2019)

125 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.3% first-time pass rate

2019 Niu M Plus

CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2019 Niu M Plus. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 NIU M Plus has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.9%, which is well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting this model presents more reliability headaches than typical for its age. The dangerous defect rate of 2.4% is reassuringly low, so safety isn't the primary concern—it's simply that these vehicles tend to rack up minor failures and wear items that need sorting before they'll pass.

With a median mileage of just 2,271 miles, most of these are lightly used machines, yet they're still failing at above-average rates, which points to build quality or design issues rather than abuse. The average vehicle accumulates 0.13 failures and 0.6 advisories per test, indicating persistent niggles across the fleet; before buying one, have an independent inspection done to identify what specific recurring issues you're looking at.

We have limited data for the 2019 Niu M Plus — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 1k–5k

For context

These stats describe 125 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 125 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% 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 2019 Niu M Plus 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.

2,271

typical

1,214

low mileage

4,663

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Niu M Plus vehicles fall between 1,214 and 4,663 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,214 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.

✓ 1,214–4,663 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Niu M Pluss sit.

⚠ Over 6,295 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Niu M Plus — Still on the Road

Most 2019 Niu M Pluss are still being driven.

43 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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