2001 Ford Ka review from UK and Ireland
"OK for a first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Suspension bushes needed replacing as this failed the MOT, which cost around £200 to replace last year.
Apart from obvious problems such as rusting and sometimes strange noises being heard in the cabin, which is only a rarity, not too many problems.
However, I now have a new problem which seems to be getting worse, the car is 2001 and has covered a mere 24,500, but it's hard to start sometimes, and is becoming increasingly more common. It's especially after it's been driven and is warm/hot, but still does it when it is cold. When you turn the ignition it turns over for a good 3 seconds and then starts reluctantly, which is most annoying and embarrassing. Any suggestions anyone, there seems to be a lack of information on the Internet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2009 |