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KSW 5

2003 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,862 mi
Last recorded34,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSW 5
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 34,862 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 33,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,563 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 29,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 24,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 23,169 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,541 miles
Fail 29 May 2015

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,389 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,802 miles

nearside rear suspension hose damp

offside rear suspension hose damp

Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,530 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,951 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,549 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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KSW 5 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KSW 5, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KSW 5?

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What year was KSW 5 registered?

KSW 5 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is KSW 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSW 5 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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