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G12 KOL

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,888 mi
Last recorded190,888 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 KOL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 190,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 190,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 190,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 118,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 118,104 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,469 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 115,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 113,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,743 miles

N/S/F RACK BOOT TWISTED -- SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON N/S/R HANDBRAKE MOTOR -- SLIGHT PLAY AND KNOCK ON O/S/F LOWER REAR ARM INNER BUSH -- N/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Mar 2017 102,712 miles

registration plate incorrect FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1a)

N/S/F RACK BOOT TWISTED -- SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON N/S/R HANDBRAKE MOTOR -- SLIGHT PLAY AND KNOCK ON O/S/F LOWER REAR ARM INNER BUSH -- N/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,157 miles

Nearside steering arm gaiter twisted ,

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,914 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,065 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,526 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 28,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G12 KOL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G12 KOL, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G12 KOL registered?

G12 KOL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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