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1999 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · W554 EPU

W554 EPU

1999 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 91,854 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
1999 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/01/2013
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
91,854 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/01/2013
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1299cc

W554 EPU Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2012
  • 91,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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W554 EPU Mileage History

  1. 18/08/2006130,742 mi
  2. 11/08/200714,620 mi-116,122 mi
  3. 14/08/200815,849 mi+1,229 mi
  4. 04/08/200916,765 mi+916 mi
  5. 05/08/2009167,653 km
  6. 19/01/201060,893 mi
  7. 22/01/201060,971 mi+78 mi
  8. 19/01/201180,433 mi+19,462 mi
  9. 03/01/201291,854 mi+11,421 mi
  10. 04/01/201291,854 mi

Average of roughly -7,229 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

W554 EPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 07:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Ka (W554 EPU) between August 2006 and January 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 04 January 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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