DODGE DART2020 · 5.2L Petrol

The vehicle presents a highly anomalous maintenance profile, rendering its current roadworthiness status uncertain. The sole recorded MOT test occurred on 16 November 2022 at 81,706 miles, where it passed without any defects. However, the recorded mileage has remained entirely static at 81,706 miles through to the present day in July 2026. This indicates either a prolonged period of disuse or a severe lack of recent testing, as the mandatory 2023 and 2024 MOTs are entirely absent from the record. A static mileage reading over a nearly four-year span suggests the vehicle has stood idle, which introduces its own mechanical risks. The mileage pattern defies standard wear expectations for a six-year-old motor vehicle. Accumulating 81,706 miles by November 2022 equates to a high annual usage of over 27,000 miles per year up to that point. Since then, the odometer has not moved. A car covering such high mileage so early in its life only to stand stationary for nearly four years points to a sudden change in ownership or usage. Long-term stationary storage degrades consumables rapidly; perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and degraded fluids are typical consequences of a vehicle sitting idle for this duration. A prospective buyer must treat this vehicle as unroadworthy until proven otherwise, despite the clean 2022 pass. The complete absence of recent MOT records and the static odometer reading demand a rigorous physical inspection. Inspect the structural integrity of the undercarriage for corrosion, as standing vehicles often suffer from surface rust on brake discs and exhaust components. Check the condition of all rubber seals and suspension bushes for cracking caused by ozone and age rather than wear. Verify the condition of the tyres for flat spots and sidewall perishing, and assess the braking system for binding calipers or a seized handbrake mechanism. A thorough assessment of the drivetrain fluids and battery condition is also essential before attempting to start the engine.