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Verdict
Mini-citadine 3 portes, cousine de la Fiat 500, au coffre de 224 litres et à 4 places. Caradisiac relève peu de gros soucis récurrents, mais les avis recensés par Fiches-auto sur le 1.2 69 ch citent surtout la boîte de vitesses et l'embrayage. Choisissez un exemplaire au carnet d'entretien complet (distribution du 1.2 comprise) et faites essayer la boîte.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €2,500 – €5,490
- Monthly cost
- €235
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.3 TDCi 75.
1.3 TDCi 75
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 75 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 75 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports et traction avant (Auto-Data). Caradisiac le juge économe et note qu'il a une chaîne de distribution.
1.2 69
Petrol · Manual · 69 hp · Crit'Air 2
Quatre-cylindres atmosphérique de 69 ch (1 242 cm3) développé avec Fiat, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (CarVerif). Courroie de distribution à remplacer tous les 5 ans ou 100 000 km (Caradisiac).
Market prices
€2,500 – €5,490
Indicative range: 2009 à 2016, médianes par année de 28 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices up 7% since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | €2,994 | 8 |
| 2010 | €2,500 | 3 |
| 2011 | €3,950 | 3 |
| 2012 | €4,490 | 3 |
| 2013 | €4,990 | 4 |
| 2015 | €4,490 | 4 |
| 2016 | €5,490 | 3 |
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Boîte de vitesses et embrayage du 1.2 69
Severity 3/3 · SeriousParmi les avis recensés par Fiches-auto sur le 1.2 69 ch, la boîte de vitesses est le poste le plus cité (11 signalements, devant l'embrayage 6), d'après CarVerif. Un propriétaire de Fiches-auto décrit une boîte, un arbre moteur et un embrayage hors service à 140 000 km. Ce sont des retours d'utilisateurs, pas des statistiques constructeur.
- Versions
- 1.2 69
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion des supports d'amortisseurs avant
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingSelon FixMyCar, les supports supérieurs de suspension de la Ka II sont sensibles à la corrosion, ce qui peut produire des grincements en braquant.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.2 69, 1.3 TDCi 75
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel : vis des plateaux de frein arrière (1.2 69, 1.3 TDCi 75)
- Rappel : support moteur fissuré (1.2 69, 1.3 TDCi 75)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Ford Ka”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €113 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €58 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €40 |
| Total per month | €235 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€113
1.3 TDCi 75 version: combined consumption of 4.2 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.2 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €113
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€58
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€40
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Ford Ka II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Essayer la boîte manuelle : passages de vitesses durs, synchros, bruit, fuite, et course de la pédale d'embrayage.
- Exiger la facture de la courroie de distribution sur le 1.2 69 (tous les 5 ans ou 100 000 km selon Caradisiac).
- Contrôler le bas des supports d'amortisseurs avant : corrosion, grincements en braquant.
- Vérifier avec le VIN, chez Ford, que les rappels de 2008-2009 ont été faits (freins arrière, support moteur).
- Vérifier le fonctionnement de la fermeture centralisée et du coffre, qui ne s'ouvre qu'avec la clé selon un avis Fiches-auto.
Questions to ask the seller
- La boîte ou l'embrayage ont-ils déjà été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- La courroie de distribution du 1.2 a-t-elle été changée ? Avez-vous la facture ?
- Les rappels constructeur ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous l'attestation ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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II · 2007–2024
- Price
- €4,500 – €14,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Hybrid
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Fiat Panda
III · since 2012
- Price
- €4,900 – €17,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Hyundai i10
II · 2013–2019
- Price
- €5,700 – €8,700
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Toyota Aygo
I · 2005–2014
- Price
- €2,750 – €5,450
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Ka+
2016-2020 · 2016–2020
- Price
- €5,490 – €11,980
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Opel Corsa
D · 2006–2014
- Price
- €2,450 – €4,490
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Ford Ka II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le coffre de la Ford Ka II ?
224 litres, selon Caradisiac et la fiche Auto-Data, jusqu'à 710 litres banquette rabattue.
La Ford Ka II est-elle fiable ?
Caradisiac compte peu de gros soucis récurrents. Sur le 1.2 69 ch, les avis Fiches-auto citent surtout la boîte et l'embrayage, d'après CarVerif.
Combien de places a la Ford Ka II ?
4 places et 3 portes, selon la fiche technique Auto-Data.
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