FORD KA (1996-09) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.3 70 COLLECTION

The FORD KA (1996-09) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.3 70 COLLECTION is a popular and practical city car, well-suited for navigating urban environments and tight parking spaces. As a compact hatchback, it offers ease of driving and maneuverability, making it an excellent choice for first-time drivers, commuters, or small families looking for an affordable, reliable vehicle. Known for its distinctive design and nimble handling, the Ford KA has long been appreciated in the UK market for its practicality and economical running costs. According to recent MyCarCheck.com data, there have been over 1,000 look-ups for this model, with a typical mileage around 61,969 miles—indicating its suitability for everyday use. The average private sale value is around £463, making it an accessible option for many buyers. Its relatively low number of previous owners—around four—favors reliability and suggests a vehicle that has been reasonably well maintained. Overall, the FORD KA (1996-09) 1.3 70 COLLECTION stands out as a fun, economical, and dependable city car, offering notable advantages for those seeking a small yet versatile vehicle in the UK market.
average use
average use
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The data indicates that the majority of recent mileage readings for the Ford Ka (1996-09) 3DR Hatchback 1.3 70 Collection fall within the 60,000 to 70,000-mile range, accounting for 20.3% of recorded readings. Significant portions also fall in the 70,000 to 80,000-mile range (15.4%) and the 40,000 to 50,000-mile range (11.5%). Notably, very low-mileage vehicles (0 to 10,000 miles) are rare, comprising only 1% of the data, indicating that most vehicles have accumulated moderate to high mileage. The distribution suggests that these vehicles typically have between 40,000 and 80,000 miles recorded, with fewer vehicles at very high (above 110,000 miles) or very low mileage.
vehicle values
vehicle values
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Based on the provided data, the valuation for a Ford Ka (1996-09) 3DR Hatchback 1.3 70 Collection in the private sale market is uniformly estimated at 100% of its listed price within the £0 to £1,000 range. This suggests that, for this vehicle model, private sale prices tend to cluster in the lower end of the market, indicating limited price variation or potential market stability for cars in this price bracket. Overall, the data highlights that private buyers can expect to pay around this price range, although additional factors such as condition and location may influence actual sale prices.
production years
production years
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The data indicates that the majority of 'Ford Ka (1996-09) 3DR Hatchback 1.3 70 Collection' vehicles in the sample were manufactured between 2004 and 2006. Specifically, 39.9% were from 2006, 27.6% from 2005, and 24.1% from 2004, highlighting these years as the most common. In contrast, vehicles from 2003 and 2007 are significantly less represented, at only 8% and 0.3% respectively. This distribution suggests that most vehicles of this model and version are from the mid-2000s, with very few from 2007, and indicates a shift in production or a decline in active listings after 2006.
colour popularity
colour popularity
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The data indicates that among the Ford Ka (1996-09) 3-door hatchback 1.3 70 Collection models, the most popular main paint colours are blue (approximately 29.7%), silver (28%), and black (23.8%). These three colours collectively account for nearly 82% of the vehicles. Less common colours include purple, green, red, and various mixed shades such as blue/grey and silver/beige, each representing under 5% of the total. Interestingly, the presence of multiple-tone or mixed colours is quite rare, with each comprising only about 0.3%. This suggests a strong preference for classic and neutral colours among owners of this model.
ownership cycle
ownership cycle
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The data on registered keepers for the Ford Ka (1996-09) 3-door hatchback reveals a diverse history of ownership. Notably, the majority of vehicles (around 23.4%) have had four previous keepers, indicating moderate turnover. A significant portion (16.8%) has had five keepers, with decreasing percentages as the number of previous owners increases beyond that point. Interestingly, a notable percentage of vehicles (10.1%) have only had two owners, suggesting some vehicles may have been well-maintained or kept for longer periods. Very few vehicles have had an extremely high number of keepers—just 0.3% with 12 or more—implying that lengthy ownerships are relatively uncommon. Overall, the data suggests that most of these vehicles have experienced between 1 to 5 owners, pointing to a reasonably typical ownership history for this model.
engine choices
engine choices
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The data indicates that for the Ford Ka (1996-09) 3DR Hatchback 1.3 70 Collection model, all vehicles are equipped with a 1.3-liter petrol engine. This consistency suggests that the model was exclusively powered by petrol engines of this capacity during that period, with no other engine options recorded in the data.