There are lots of reason why it might be quite genuine. The most common reason for this sort of thing is the previous owner being ill or dying.
In my own case, I have a nice Saab 9-3 Aero with 104k on the clock. I was doing 20k a year just going to work.
In September last I had a very serious mountain biking accident that has left me with fourth nerve palsey resulting in torsional diplopia. this means I cannot drive currently. My eyes are improving and if improvement continues at current rates I may (repeat may) be cleared to drive again at my next ophthalmology appointment in September next.
There is an outside possibility (though unlikely) that I may never drive again (there is a surgical option), but if I had to sell my car any prospective owner probably wouldn't know the reason why the car has suddenly only done about 1000 miles in a year. Of course, if a prospective purchaser got in touch with me, I'd be only too happy to put their mind at rest.
It's something worthy of questioning the dealer, but don't be overly suspicious.
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