Cheap Ford Ka Door Lock Mechanism

The Ford Ka ran across two distinct generations: the original Mk1 (1996–2008) and the Mk2 (2008–2016), and door lock mechanisms are not interchangeable between these two generations as they are completely different vehicles with different door structures. Within each generation you also need to match the side — NS (nearside, passenger left) or OS (offside, driver right) — as the mechanisms are handed. Always confirm the exact generation against your registration with the breaker before ordering.

The original Mk1 Ka was only ever sold as a 3-door in the UK, so door count is not a variable for that generation. The Mk2 Ka was also only offered as a 3-door in the UK, so again door count is not a complication here — but you must still specify NS or OS, as the nearside and offside mechanisms are not the same part. Confirm this with your breaker quoting your registration to be certain.

Both a 2005 and a 2007 Ka fall within the Mk1 generation (1996–2008), so they share the same basic door structure and mechanisms are likely compatible, provided the side matches (NS or OS). However, there were minor running changes across the long Mk1 production run, so confirm the specific part against your registration with the breaker rather than assuming all Mk1 years are identical. The breaker can cross-reference by registration to be sure.

Trim level does not affect door lock mechanism fitment on the Ford Ka — the mechanism itself is determined by generation and door side (NS or OS), not by whether the car is a base, Collection, or Zetec trim. You may find cosmetic differences around the door furniture between trims, but the lock mechanism within the door is the same. Just make sure you match generation and side when sourcing from a breaker.

Both 2010 and 2014 fall within the Mk2 Ka generation (2008–2016), so in principle the door structure is the same and mechanisms may be compatible. That said, there can be running production changes across a generation's lifespan that are not always publicly documented, so you should confirm the specific interchange against both registrations with your breaker before buying. Always match the side — NS or OS — as these are handed parts.

In UK convention, NS (nearside) is the passenger side, which is the left side of the car as you sit in the driver's seat, and OS (offside) is the driver's side, which is the right. On a Ford Ka, if you're replacing the lock on the door you open to get into the driver's seat, you need an OS mechanism; for the passenger door, you need NS. Getting this right is essential as the two mechanisms are mirror images and will not swap, so double-check before asking your breaker for a quote.