1998 Ford Ka 1 review from UK and Ireland

My car is used as a driving school car from 8am to 7pm, 5 days a week. I use it for domestic and pleasure use after those times, and of course all weekend.

I've had the car 18 months and have covered over 48,000 miles with no problems at all. I've had to replace the battery and both front tyres, due to excessive wear, but no more than I'd expect considering what I use the car for. However I am experiencing detonation, bad plugs? We'll see...

Good all round car, happiest zipping around town although more than able to storm the motorway with the rest.

Front seats could be more supportive, both the backrest and the base, as sitting in the Ka all day, every day highlights the very small seats. This causes back ache and aching legs.

Remembering though my Ka has not seen a dealership and receives only routine servicing every 10k from myself, I cannot fault it.... lets hope it stays that way for another 50k...