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KAZ 8529

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 8529
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 70,905 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 68,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,784 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,967 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 56,859 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 56,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 52,174 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 52,174 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 47,194 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,937 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 39,937 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,736 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,894 miles

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

child seat fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

wheel covers fitted unable to see wheel nuts

Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,100 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,132 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,949 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,429 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 12,130 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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KAZ 8529 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KAZ 8529, 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 KAZ 8529 registered?

KAZ 8529 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is KAZ 8529 safe to buy?

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