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ST53 ART

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,769 mi
Last recorded55,769 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 ART
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 55,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged small chunks out of sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged small chunks out of outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 42,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 38,418 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 37,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,386 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 34,004 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 29,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 23,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 21,358 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,250 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 16,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,521 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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ST53 ART is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 ST53 ART, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ST53 ART registered?

ST53 ART is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is ST53 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 ART shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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