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KDB 950

2005 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,798 mi
Last recorded71,798 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDB 950
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,882 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 65,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,031 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 58,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,542 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,965 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 44,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect may be due to condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,341 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,842 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 33,837 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,053 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,183 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,124 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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KDB 950 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KDB 950, 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 KDB 950 registered?

KDB 950 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KDB 950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDB 950 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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