While the Ka+ appeals to a very different portion of the market compared with the old car, it is, in many respects, far better. Equipment levels are reasonable, passenger space is very good considering the size of the car, and then there’s its sweet ride and handling – for this class at least.

Ford Ka reliability It finished 19th out of 23 manufacturers in our Driver Power 2017 survey, ahead of rival brand Vauxhall (23rd position) and trailing second-place Skoda, which makes the Citigo.

Performance

Although it’s available in two power outputs, the 1.2-litre petrol engine fitted to the Ford Ka+ can only manage an unimpressive 48.7mpg, even in its lowest trim, with Active dropping its economy to 43.5mpg.

Where Do Ford Trucks Rust? The frame and undercarriage are where most rust occurs on a Ford truck. The components under the truck are generally unprotected from the elements. The metal is exposed to moisture after every rainstorm, and it is very difficult to keep that metal rust-free.Ordibe

It entered its second generation in 2008, being produced by Fiat in Tychy, Poland. A third generation was introduced in 2016.

Then, a decade later, came the second-generation Ka, based on the ‘Nuovo’ Fiat 500 but with precisely 100 per cent less charm. It was, in a word, rubbish. No zip, no pep, no perk.

Not just a replacement for the Ka, it also replaced cheaper versions of the Fiesta. But the replacement has become the replacee, as Ford confirmed that it will be discontinued before the end of the year.