EngineMedium
1.2 Ti-VCT oil consumption and rough running
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check oil level and listen for misfire at idle
2016 Ford Ka problems
A 2016 Ford Ka is now 10 years old, so an average example has covered around 135,000 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2016 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2016 Ford Ka is 10 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 135,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2016 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 car has covered.
TransmissionHigh
Clutch wear on ex-learner and city cars
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Test the bite point on an incline
SuspensionMedium
Front strut and top mount knocks on poor roads
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Turn lock to lock and listen for clonks
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BodyMedium
Rear arch and tailgate corrosion
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect arches, tailgate seam and door bottoms
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Check this exact carFord Ka · frequently asked questions
Is the Ka+ profitable to retail?
Only with tight reconditioning. Insurance-friendly cars sell fast if presented well.
What kills margin?
A clutch or corrosion job on a car with a low ceiling price.
Who is the buyer?
New drivers and second-car households wanting cheap tax and insurance.