The FORD KA (1996-09) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.3 LUXURY is a small, three-door city car, designed for easy everyday driving rather than carrying a big family. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable, compact hatchbacks, offering a simple alternative to rivals such as the Fiat Seicento and Vauxhall Corsa. mycarcheck.com has recorded 168 look-ups covering 149 different VINs, giving a useful snapshot of cars buyers have checked. The data shows an average private-sale valuation of £200, average recorded mileage of 64,000 and annual mileage of 4,000. Vehicles had around 4.3 previous keepers on average, so check each car’s history and condition carefully. Compact dimensions and distinctive rounded styling suit town trips, tight parking and first-time drivers wanting an inexpensive runabout. Its 1.3-litre petrol engine offers straightforward motoring; compared with newer small-car rivals, the Ka is basic, but its character, easy-going size and low purchase cost keep it appealing today.