Used Ford KA

What to know before buying: Ford KA

From 3 forum threads · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• An owner describes the Ka as a small, manoeuvrable city car with generous seat adjustment and a sturdy bumper that protects against minor impacts.[1]one source
• A 2008 discussion praises the Ka's handling and entertaining, go-kart-like city manners, but describes it as sluggish above 80 km/h and poorly suited to motorways.[2]one source
• An owner of a Ka with 120,000 km reported combined consumption of 6.2 l/100 km in winter and 5.5 l/100 km in summer, while stressing the driver's influence.[2]one source
• The Ka+ was presented for Europe as a roomier model with handling, sound insulation, materials and equipment adapted for the local market.[3]one sourceKa+

Typical faults

• A 2008 Ka ownership review calls failure of the idle-control valve the largest, costliest and most treacherous fault encountered up to that point.[2]one source
• The discussion reports that front-suspension anti-roll-bar links and joints required replacement at 60,000 km.[2]one source

  60 000–60 000 km

• Another Ka owner reported a broken front spring on a car with 120,000 km.[2]one source

  120 000–120 000 km

Which engine and version to take

• For the Ka+, the source lists a 1.2 Duratec petrol engine with 70 or 85 hp; it is the only Ka+ engine choice specifically documented by the sources.[3]one sourceKa+

What to check at the inspection

• Check idle stability with both a cold and warm engine, as an ownership review reports a costly and deceptive idle-control-valve failure.[2]one source
• Inspect the front anti-roll-bar links and suspension joints, since the discussion mentions replacement as early as 60,000 km.[2]one source
• Inspect the front springs for breakage, as one owner reported a broken spring at 120,000 km.[2]one source
• During the test drive, assess the car above 80 km/h and on faster roads: the source praises the Ka in town but describes it as sluggish at speed.[2]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]forum.110km.ru — Отзыв о Ford Ka New 1987 года Форд Ка · forum
2. [2]tipcars.sk — diskuze k tématu: Ford Ka - jak jezdil posledních pět let? · forum
3. [3]avtomobilizem.com — Poglej temo - 2016 Ford Ka+ · forum

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