What characterizes a 'used motor vehicle'?

A 'used motor vehicle' is characterized by any vehicle that has had one or more previous owners. This definition captures the essence of what constitutes a used vehicle, as it indicates that the vehicle has been owned and operated prior to being sold or leased again.

The age of the vehicle does not solely define whether it is used; a vehicle can be just a year old and still be considered used if it has changed hands. Furthermore, a vehicle does not need to be in a non-original state to be classified as used; many used vehicles are sold in their original condition. The notion of profit from leasing or selling does not inherently relate to the vehicle's status as used; thus, a vehicle could technically be considered used even without any intention of profit.