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K26 GTC

2012 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,247 mi
Last recorded79,247 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 73,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,250 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre small cuts to sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 71,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre small cuts to sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,811 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,666 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 43,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,297 miles

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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K26 GTC is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 K26 GTC, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K26 GTC registered?

K26 GTC is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is K26 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 GTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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