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SMW 53

2013 Bentley Flying Spur

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,831 mi
Last recorded45,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Bentley Flying Spur27,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 53
MakeBentley
ModelFlying Spur
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 45,831 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 37,624 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 37,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 32,551 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 32,286 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 27,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 22,166 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 22,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 19,332 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 17,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 15,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,955 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Flying Spur?

Based on 7,248 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
2,546
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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SMW 53 is a 2013 Bentley Flying Spur in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Flying Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 27,221 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 Flying Spur fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMW 53, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Flying Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Bentley Flying Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SMW 53 registered?

SMW 53 is a 2013 Bentley Flying Spur, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is SMW 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMW 53 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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