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SN05 ZVK

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,480 mi
Last recorded47,480 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZVK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 47,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 47,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,312 miles

Slight damage to front splash guards.

Small cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure light on

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2021 47,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Rim Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2021 47,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Rim Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Traction Light on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,024 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 41,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 25,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,276 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 25,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn and cracked on the shoulders

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,364 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,642 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,808 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system switched off

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,592 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 ZVK is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

SN05 ZVK is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is SN05 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 ZVK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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