1999 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · T553 DBM
1999 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 86,696 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T553 DBM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2022
- 86,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T553 DBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Ka (T553 DBM) between July 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offsi”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
T553 DBM Mileage History
- 04/07/202286,696 mi
- 16/09/202286,696 mi
- 23/09/202286,696 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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