Ford Ka Mk1

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The Ford Ka Mk1 (1996–2008): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: BE146 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	3,620 mm RDW	3,620–3,650 mm
Width	1,660 mm RDW	1,631–1,695 mm
Height	1,390–1,506 mm Traficom	1,368–1,409 mm
Wheelbase	2,450 mm RDW	2,452 mm
Front track	1,392–1,395 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,408–1,411 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	862–865 kg RDW	820–962 kg
Mass in running order	962–965 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,265 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–
Doors	2 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	155 km/h RDW	–
Torque	99–106 Nm ASTRA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 155/70R13, 155/65R14, 165/65R13, 165/60R14

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	55.9% (55.5–56.3)	69.2%	69,957

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	60.4%	41.6%
Tyres	34.3%	31.2%
Brakes	29.3%	36.4%
Lights and electrics	28.4%	28.8%
Body, chassis and structure	26.5%	18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks	20.6%	17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 12 versions of the Ford Ka Mk1

United Kingdom 12 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2006–20091.3 Duratec - no AC (14 inch tyre) · 1.3 Duratec (no AC)	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.2 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
2006–20091.3 Duratec - with AC (14 inch tyre) · 1.3 Duratec (with AC)	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.5 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2006–20091.3 Duratec - no AC (13 inch tyre)	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	141 g/km
2006–20091.3 Duratec - with AC (13 inch tyre)	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.3 L/100 km NEDC	150 g/km
2006–20091.6 Duratec Sportka	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	182 g/km
2003–20041.3 8V (14 inch tyre) · 1.3 8V	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.2 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
2003–20041.3 8V (14 inch tyre) + A/Con (4.06 FDR) · 1.3 8V + A/Con	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.5 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2003–20041.6 SOHC EFI "Sport Ka" (16 inch tyre) · 1.6i 8V	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	182 g/km
2001–20031.3 EFi (13 inch tyre)	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.3 L/100 km NEDC	154 g/km
2000–20031.3 EFi (14 inch tyre) · 1.3 EFi (14 inch tyre) + A/C · 1.3 EFi (14 inch tyre) + A/Con	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.8 L/100 km NEDC	165 g/km
2000–20031.3 EFi (13 inch tyre) · 1.3 EFi (13 inch tyre) + A/Con	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.7 L/100 km NEDC	163 g/km
2002–20031.3 EFi (14 inch tyre)	1.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	157 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.