Used buyer's guide: Ford Ka pictures

There’s plenty of room up front, but adults will find the rear seats rather cramped. While the steering wheel doesn’t adjust for reach, visibility is good and boot space isn’t bad at 224 litres – although a high loading lip doesn’t mak

If the footwells flood, it can be a result of the pollen filter being fitted incorrectly, or leaves filling the drain holes located at the base of the windscreen.

The windscreen wiper blades tangled with each other on some early examples of the Ka, although most will have had modified linkages and blades fitted by now.

Top mounts for the front suspension can fill with water, causing securing nuts to become rusty and leading to creaking when the wheels are turned.

Many Ka owners have reported they are underwhelmed by the output of the standard lights, prompting them to invest in higher-output bulbs for better illumination.