The Mk2 Ford Ka arrived in dealers in January 2009. From the outset, there were 68bhp 1.2-litre petrol or 74bhp 1.3 diesel engines, each with a five-speed manual gearbox.

• Ford Ka Mk2 (2009-2016) Ford Ka. 12. History. The original Ka was launched in 1996 but it wouldn’t be until January 2009 that its all-new successor came along.