Used Ford Ka for sale in Europe

About the Ford Ka

The Ford Ka is a small city car that Ford has sold in Europe since the late 1990s. It suits drivers who want a compact, cheap-to-park car for short trips and town use. Boot space and rear legroom are limited, so it is better as a one- or two-person car.

Three distinct generations appear in used listings. The first is a three-door hatchback with a simple petrol engine. The second is a three-door car built with Fiat, offered with petrol and diesel engines. The third, the Ka+, is a five-door car with a more conventional small-car layout.

Listings include petrol and diesel cars, plus some LPG examples. Check whether any LPG system was fitted by the factory or added later, because the paperwork and servicing differ.

Generations

• Ka Mk1 (1996-2008) — A three-door city car with a distinctive rounded design, powered mainly by small petrol engines.
• Ka Mk2 (2008-2016) — A three-door city car built in Poland, closely related to the Fiat 500 and offered with a 1.2 petrol and a 1.3 diesel.
• Ka+ (2016-2021) — A five-door small car with a different platform from the Mk2, sold with 1.2 petrol and, in some markets, 1.5 diesel engines.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise fairly steadily with model year. The overall median is €3,000. Cars from 2009, the first full year of the second generation, have a median of €2,500. Ka+ cars from 2015 onwards sit higher, with a median of €5,000 for 2015 and €8,700 for 2019. Older first-generation cars are mostly listed at the lower end. Mileage, condition, country and fuel type all move the price within each year, so compare several similar cars. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Ford Ka

Start with a cold start and a full walk-around in daylight. Ask for the service history, and compare the mileage with the wear on the pedals, seats and steering wheel.

• Rust on the body · Mk1

  Check the sills, wheel arches, floor edges and the areas around the suspension mounts. Older small cars often corrode in these places. Look underneath if you can, and treat bubbling paint or fresh underseal as a reason to ask questions.

• Age-related wear · Mk1

  On cars from the late 1990s and early 2000s, check rubber seals, hoses, engine mounts and suspension bushes. Look for oil or coolant leaks, listen for knocks over bumps, and make sure the cooling system and heater work properly.

• Service history and timing · Mk2

  Ask for proof of regular servicing, including oil changes and any timing belt or chain work due at the manufacturer's interval. The engines are shared with other brands, so gaps in maintenance matter more than the badge.

• Diesel components · Mk2 diesel

  On the 1.3 diesel, check for smooth idling, no warning lights and no heavy smoke. Ask whether the particulate filter or injectors have had any work. Short town trips can be hard on diesel emissions parts.

• Electrics and infotainment · Ka+

  Test the touchscreen or radio, Bluetooth, windows, central locking and all dashboard lights. Check that any recall or service campaign work has been done by asking a Ford dealer to look up the VIN.

• LPG conversion papers · LPG cars

  If the car runs on LPG, ask who fitted the system and request the installation and inspection documents. Check the tank date and the condition of the pipes. Make sure the car still starts and runs well on petrol.

• Gearbox and clutch

  On the test drive, check that gears engage cleanly and the clutch bites without slipping or judder. Listen for whining or grinding. On automated manual versions, look out for jerky changes, as these can be costly to repair.

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