2019 Neco LJ 50 QT-6l ONE 0.0L Petrol · KD19 MKM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in August 2024 at 13,590 miles, the previous failure just one month prior revealed multiple mechanical and safety defects. The trend shows a recurring issue with the steering headbearing, which was flagged in both August 2023 and 2024, suggesting that this component was either temporarily adjusted or poorly repaired rather than fully replaced. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,941 miles per year. There is a significant usage gap between July 2022 at 3,437 miles and August 2023 at 6,054 miles, where the car covered very little distance over twelve months. Such low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perished rear tyre recorded in the 2023 test despite the low overall wear on the tread. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering headbearing to ensure the recurring free play has been permanently rectified. The 2024 failure also highlighted a serious fluid leak in both front shock absorbers and inadequate rear brake effort, which requires verification that the shocks are new and the rear brake calipers are not seized from sitting. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for brake corrosion on the discs and cracking in tyre sidewalls which are common in vehicles that stand for long periods without regular use.