2012 Taiwan Golden BEE 202 0.0L Petrol · SF12 LGG

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from pristine to minor mechanical degradation. The most recent test in August 2024 at 7,528 miles identified a light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorber. This marks the first defect recorded in several years of clean results, suggesting that while the vehicle is currently compliant, components are beginning to show signs of age rather than just heavy usage. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 538 miles per year. Between July 2020 and August 2024, the car covered only 1,079 miles, indicating either very infrequent use or long periods of stationary storage. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine internal components, it often invites secondary issues such as rubber dry-rot, perished seals, and corrosion on brake discs due to a lack of regular friction and heat cycles during operation. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the nearside front shock absorber to determine if the misting has progressed to a leak requiring immediate replacement. The 2023 test at 7,317 miles also noted slightly damaged valve stems on both the front and rear; while these did not cause a failure, they warrant a check for engine performance consistency or rough idling. Given the low usage, the priority should be placed on inspecting tyre sidewalls for cracking and checking brake calipers for surface pitting, as these components often suffer more from time than from mileage in vehicles that sit infrequently.