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FORD KA+ Common
As of 2026 Q1, 36,688 FORD KA+s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 37,387 in 2019 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 699 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 36,688 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the KA+
The Ford Ka is a small car which was manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1996 to 2021 over three generations. It entered its second generation in 2008, produced by Fiat in Tychy, Poland. A third generation was introduced in 2014. The first two generations have been described as city cars, whilst the third generation has been called a subcompact car. The first two generations have a three-door hatchback body style, with the first generation also having a two-door convertible version that was marketed as the StreetKa and a sporty hatch version, the SportKa. The third generation was produced as...
FORD KA+ — questions & answers
How many FORD KA+ are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 36,688 FORD KA+ were still registered in the UK — 36,374 licensed and on the road, plus 314 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD KA+ rare?
The FORD KA+ is common, with 36,688 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD KA+ increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD KA+ on UK roads fell by 241 (0.7%).
What fuel do most FORD KA+ use?
Most FORD KA+ run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the FORD KA+ peak?
The FORD KA+ peaked at 37,387 registered in 2019 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q3.