CarVerify

Neco Alex One Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Neco Alex One car check

Is the Neco Alex One reliable? We analysed 761 real MOT tests across 315 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Neco Alex One? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 761 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.1%
Typical Mileage
6,622mi
Annual Mileage
1,210mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Neco Alex One is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Neco Alex One.

Neco Alex One Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Neco Alex One. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Neco Alex One MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Neco Alex One to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

80.4%
2022
74.2%
2021
76.5%
2020
73.4%
2019
75.3%
2018
80%
2017

Neco Alex One Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Neco Alex One models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13

Neco Alex One Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Neco Alex One owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
462 mi/yr
Typical
1,210 mi/yr
Average
1,925 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,404 mi/yr

Neco Alex One MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Neco Alex One year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 51 80.4% 3,609 5,951 8,744
2021 163 74.2% 4,219 7,058 10,614
2020 170 76.5% 4,205 7,694 13,210
2019 124 73.4% 3,904 6,412 9,970
2018 162 75.3% 3,705 6,372 10,596
2017 80 80.0% 2,752 5,966 9,230

How Long Does a Neco Alex One Last?

Based on 315 Neco Alex One vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Neco Alex One Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Neco Alex One MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
6,622 mi
75th Percentile
10,448 mi
95th Percentile
20,895 mi
Max Recorded
39,987 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Neco Alex One

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

80.4% MOT pass rate from 51 tests

Year to avoid
2019

73.4% MOT pass rate from 124 tests

The best year to buy a used Neco Alex One is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.4% across 51 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Neco Alex One Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Neco Alex One THIS CAR 76.1% 761 6,622 mi — yrs
Neco Abruzzi 75.6% 853 1,483 mi 12 yrs
Neco Abruzzi 125 77.6% 501 2,412 mi 15 yrs
Neco Gpx 50 78.8% 433 6,271 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4MOTN Sa 94.5% 1,482 66,254 mi — yrs

Compared to the Neco Abruzzi (75.6% pass rate) and the Neco Abruzzi 125 (77.6% pass rate), the Neco Alex One sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

Found a Neco Alex One you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Neco Alex One

Should you buy a used Neco Alex One?

The Neco Alex One has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.1% across 761 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Neco Alex One with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Neco Alex One owner drives around 1,210 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Neco Alex One — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Neco Alex One reliable?
Based on 761 MOT tests, the Neco Alex One has a 76.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Neco Alex One?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Neco Alex One do per year?
The typical Neco Alex One does around 1,210 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Neco Alex One last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Neco Alex One?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Neco Alex One?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Neco Alex One is 2022 with a 80.4% pass rate across 51 tests.