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KO56 LKA

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,983 mi
Last recorded193,983 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 LKA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 193,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 185,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 178,520 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 178,520 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 166,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 165,347 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 96,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 140,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,981 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut to inner side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,699 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 51,694 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,093 miles

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

n/s/r has a cut in the tread

Pass 21 Dec 2012 13,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 9,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 8,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,015 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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KO56 LKA is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KO56 LKA, 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 KO56 LKA registered?

KO56 LKA is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is KO56 LKA safe to buy?

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