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LK05 UWU

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,941 mi
Last recorded80,941 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UWU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 80,927 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer slight damage to wheel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 78,328 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,009 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,952 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,051 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,211 miles

NSF WHEEL REPAIRED BY WELD

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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LK05 UWU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LK05 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK05 UWU?

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What year was LK05 UWU registered?

LK05 UWU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LK05 UWU shows 14 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.

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