The FORD KA (2008-16) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.2 SS 69 EU5 ZETEC is a small, three-door city car made for easy everyday motoring. It suits crowded streets and tight parking spaces, while its cheerful styling gives it more personality than a basic runabout. In the UK, it sits among affordable used superminis. mycarcheck.com has recorded 18,081 checks covering 8,507 different VINs, giving this model a substantial used-car sample. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £2,400, around 64,000 miles recorded and roughly 5,000 miles driven each year. The average car has had just over three previous keepers, useful context when assessing individual examples. With its economical 1.2-litre petrol engine and manageable size, the Zetec is well suited to first-time drivers, commuters and couples needing an inexpensive second car. It offers nimble city driving and comfort. Compared with the Fiat 500 and Vauxhall Corsa, the Ka is a friendly, practical choice.