BodyMedium
Rear arch and tailgate corrosion
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect arches, tailgate seam and door bottoms
2016–2020 Ford Ka · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ford Ka typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £1,200
- Worst case, everything
- £5,200
The single priciest documented job on the 2016–2020 Ford Ka is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,380–£5,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
TransmissionHigh
Clutch wear on ex-learner and city cars
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600
Inspect · Test the bite point on an incline
SuspensionMedium
Front strut and top mount knocks on poor roads
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Turn lock to lock and listen for clonks
EngineMedium
1.2 Ti-VCT oil consumption and rough running
Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700
Inspect · Check oil level and listen for misfire at idle
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Ford Ka this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.