2009 Springer 1.4L Diesel · KT09 VYC

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a clean record across the last three recorded inspections. The most recent test conducted on 12 April 2022 at 1,894 miles passed with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the vehicle has remained in passing condition during its periods of use, showing no mechanical or structural failures that would preclude an MOT certificate. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 2009 model, averaging fewer than 120 miles per year. Between April 2020 and April 2021, the vehicle covered only 1,684 miles, followed by a mere 40 miles in the following year. This de-facto usage profile suggests the vehicle has been stored for long periods or used only for very short journeys. While this low mileage reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it introduces specific risks related to fluid degradation and rubber component perishation due to lack of regular operation. A buyer must focus on the risks associated with long-term storage rather than mechanical wear. The 2020 test flagged side repeaters as only just visible and noted the presence of offroad tyres, though these issues were resolved in subsequent tests. Because the vehicle has sat stationary, a physical inspection should check for sidewall cracking on tyres, seized brake calipers, and perished suspension bushes. Structural integrity must also be verified for surface rust or deep corrosion on the chassis, as stagnant moisture often affects low-mileage vehicles that are not driven regularly to dry out the components.