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Talk to Locksmith
Happened to me once ... it was a Subaru ... the seller claimed odometer was correct at 40k. She used one original key which was cracking in the center. After buying the car, I took the key to a locksmith to make a new one ... much of the silver coating had worn off and key looked bronze / copper colored. His estimate was 150k miles based upon the worn key characteristics! Maybe a statement by your locksmith would help your case?
Another possible indicator ... most folks keep more than one key on their keychain. Over the years, the other keys dangle from the ignition switch, swaying too and fro as you drive, abrading surrounding paint areas. This could also be a clue.
Good luck!
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