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KS05 SEL

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,376 mi
Last recorded108,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 SEL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,946 miles

front under tray pan damaged and hanging down loose

Fail 22 Jun 2021 107,946 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front under tray pan damaged and hanging down loose

Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,592 miles

both sides front brake discs corroded pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 106,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front brake discs corroded pitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,811 miles

Nearside Rear screw

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear screw

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 160,285 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,259 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 88,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

knocking from nearside front but no play found

Fail 27 Jul 2011 86,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear reflectors tinted over

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,577 miles

rear reflectors tinted over

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,847 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,589 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,589 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 109,814 miles

vaccum leak from back of inlet manifolds???

Fail 25 Feb 2009 109,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vaccum leak from back of inlet manifolds???

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,232 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 57,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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KS05 SEL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KS05 SEL, 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 KS05 SEL registered?

KS05 SEL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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