How much is a 2018 Ford KaPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Ford KaPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €8,495, based on 8 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Ford Ka depreciate per year?

A Ford Ka loses roughly 17.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Ford Ka from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Ford KaPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Ford KaPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Ford Ka2018

Petrol

€8,473ROI listing median

NI import est.€10,336

ROI cheaper by ~€1,863

28 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on A10 (116–120 g/km) (20%), Revenue uses OMSP

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€8k – €9k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 5h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€8,473

private sale ~€8,195 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€5,915 – €7,183

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

83k km

typical 82k km

Days listed

28d

avg on market · demand 42/100

AI Market Summary

Nimble city car ideal for tight Dublin/Cork streets; peppy 1.2L petrol engine keeps running costs low and tax affordable for regular commuters.
Priced fairly against market—no obvious overpay, but inspect mileage claims carefully; 82k km is notably below Irish average for eight years, so verify service history.
2018 Ka plagued by electrical gremlins: dashboard flicker, interior lights failing, battery drain. Door latches also fail unexpectedly while driving—serious safety concern requiring pre-purchase check.
Before buying, open and close all doors firmly several times; listen for loose latches or odd clicks. Demand proof of recent battery and electrical repairs.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

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Total cost of ownership

2018 Ford Ka · Petrol · per year

Estimated annual cost

€3,756/yr

Per month

€313/mo

Depreciation

€1,444

38% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,632

43% of total

Maintenance

€480

13% of total

Road tax

€200

5% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €8,495 current market median at 17.0%/yr (regression from 8 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Ford Ka 2018, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

PetrolPetrolthis marketcheapest to run

€1,832/yr

5.1 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,632/yrRoad tax €200/yr

median €8,495

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime, 2008-2020 registrations).

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€480

estimated per year

Ka+ is low-cost to maintain due to simple engine design; no timing belt (timing chain, ~200k km lifespan); watch for electrical gremlins requiring dealer diagnosis (€80–120/hour labour).

Annual serviceOil & filter change (3.8L 5W-30 synthetic), spark plugs, air filter — simple 1.2L engine

€150/yr

Tyres (amortised)155/65R14 budget tyres; low wear rate; roughly €280 per set, 6-year life

€100/yr

Brakes (amortised)Front pads typically worn by 80k km; rotors often reusable; ~€200 per service

€80/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years; budget model typically passes first time

€28/yr

ConsumablesCabin/engine air filters, coolant top-ups, washer fluid, replacement of interior trim clips

€122/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast