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SN05 KUO

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,537 mi
Last recorded126,537 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KUO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 126,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 124,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 76,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 68,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,851 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 63,562 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 63,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,019 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,010 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)

puncture light iluminated

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

puncture light iluminated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,736 miles

rear high level stop light

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,547 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 12 Jan 2011 44,281 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,678 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,461 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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SN05 KUO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SN05 KUO, 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

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What year was SN05 KUO registered?

SN05 KUO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SN05 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 KUO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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