Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia?

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 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia?

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 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia?

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 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia reliable?

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia has a first-time MOT pass rate of 27.6%, indicating below-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 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia?

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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Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia (2008)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 27.6% first-time pass rate

2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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This 2008 Sukida is a reliability worry: only 27.6% pass the MOT first time, far below the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects have shown up in nearly 7% of tested vehicles. The low pass rate suggests systematic issues rather than isolated problems—buyers should expect significant remedial work before and after purchase.

With a median mileage of just 4,803 miles for a 16-year-old machine, these vehicles have been lightly used, yet still accumulate an average of 1.4 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear and corrosion rather than abuse. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with scooters, since the numbers indicate this isn't a straightforward buy.

We have limited data for the 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these cars 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

27.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

6.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.37

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–7k

For context

These stats describe 131 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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Before you buy a 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia 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.

4,803

typical

3,016

low mileage

7,216

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetia vehicles fall between 3,016 and 7,216 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,016 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.

✓ 3,016–7,216 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Sukida Sk 50 Qt 19 Lutetias sit.

⚠ Over 9,741 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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.37

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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