Ford Ka Mk2 crash test Euro NCAP

Front impact
The passenger compartment remained stable during the impact. Stiff structures in the dashboard presented a risk of injury to the driver's knees and femurs but protection of the passenger was rated as good for all body regions.

Side impact
The Ka was tested without the optional thorax and head protecting side impact airbags. The car transmitted forces unrealistically into the dummy, causing readings in the chest to appear better than they might be in a human. The car was penalised for this and chest protection was rated as marginal.

Child occupant
In the frontal impact, the 1½ year dummy recorded high decelerations in the chest. In the side impact, the head of the 3 year dummy rotated around the side of the restraint and was at risk of contacting parts of the car's interior. The presence of ISOFIX anchorages in the rear outboard seats was not clearly marked. However, the label warning of the danger of placing a rearward facing child restraint in the front passenger's seat without first disabling the airbag was clear, permanently attached and available in the languages of every European country in which the car is sold.

Pedestrian
While the bumper scored maximum points for its protection of pedestrians' legs, the Ka was rated as predominantly poor in all other areas. The front edge of the bonnet scored no points and the bonnet surface provided poor protection over most of its surface.

Tested modelFord Ka 1.2 Ambiente, LHD
Body type:3 door hatchback
Kerb weight:865kg
VIN from which rating applies:applies to all Kas

Safety equipment:

Front seatbelt pretensioners Yes
Front seatbelt load limiters Yes
Driver frontal airbag Yes
Front passenger frontal airbag Yes
Side body airbags No
Side head airbags No
Driver knee airbag No

As for safety, the new KA has an overall ENCAP rating of 4 stars, with standard driver and passenger single stage front airbags, ABS, immobiliser, hazard warning lights and remote central locking (except Studio version in UK). In addition, there are front side airbags and curtain airbags and ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with HBA (Hyraulic Brake Assist) and HLA (Hill Launch Assist) that come at an extra cost.

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[supercarfan0146]

Rating?

[clarksonfan92]

4 stars

[roxxas5]

That's what happens when you drive with no arms.

[HI0854]

Safe enough right xD?

[stealthinator00]

i like the older version the new one looks like an alien

[bahu88]

the maxium of ratin without esp in the standard modell are 4 stars!