Hello, I'm thinking of buying a 2007 Ka Studio. I've yet to look at it but vehicle info says the engine capacity is 1299cc and the MOT history says it has a thermostat housing coolant leak and an oil Leak "at the back of the engine". I thought all Kas after 2002 had the later engine but these sound like characteristics of an Endura E - do both engines suffer from the same maladies - and where do you reckon the oil leak is from - is it a common fault? Thanks in advance.

thermostat housing is quite an easy and cheap fix but the oil leak maybe nothing as its sometimes due to who filled the oil and missed to hole as its common. if it is a leak then you need to have a prpoer look at it yourself as a garage will put it down even if they are not sure if it a actual leak to cover themselves as for the engine ask for photos and see what one it is.

the studio model is the lowest leve for do really basic model i would

look for a better one (model) myself as its not worth messing about with

as the oil leak mayneed  the engine case skimming and that can be about £500 with new

water pump.

keep looking for a better car and higher spec the 2010 and up models are much better and dont rust