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51 KT

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,828 mi
Last recorded48,828 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 KT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 48,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 46,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,096 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,527 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,307 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,457 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,819 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,719 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 15,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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51 KT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 KT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 51 KT registered?

51 KT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is 51 KT safe to buy?

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