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W12 AKT

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,652 mi
Last recorded25,652 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 AKT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 25,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,986 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,503 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 23,502 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 18,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,664 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 14,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,853 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 11,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,413 miles

offside front anti roll bar link joint showing signs of wear.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,606 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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W12 AKT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W12 AKT, 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 W12 AKT registered?

W12 AKT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is W12 AKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 AKT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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