CarVerify

Free Car Check

JM10 BAM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,611 mi
Last recorded63,611 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM10 BAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,252 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm perished

Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,884 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,718 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,884 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,395 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,959 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JM10 BAM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JM10 BAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JM10 BAM?

You can check the full history of JM10 BAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JM10 BAM registered?

JM10 BAM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is JM10 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM10 BAM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JM10 BAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JM10 BAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.