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RX55 KZK

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,396 mi
Last recorded48,396 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 KZK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 48,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,308 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides / offside rear has cut intread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,237 miles

Both rear tyres treads feathering towards inner edges.

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm upper bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,868 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 40,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,822 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Nov 2013 36,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

possible air leak engine area

Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,029 miles

N/S front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,508 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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RX55 KZK is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX55 KZK, 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 RX55 KZK registered?

RX55 KZK is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is RX55 KZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 KZK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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