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KS55 SEL

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,417 mi
Last recorded40,417 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 SEL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 40,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 40,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 33,556 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 32,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 32,859 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 31,928 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,756 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 31,755 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,477 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,369 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,703 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 30,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,418 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,876 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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KS55 SEL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc 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 KS55 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 KS55 SEL registered?

KS55 SEL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is KS55 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 SEL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS55 SEL have outstanding finance?

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