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W12 KAJ

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 KAJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,979 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule twin pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 79,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule twin pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, & tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,176 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 75,808 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 72,102 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 63,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,231 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,759 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 20,780 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake discs are very corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,780 miles

all brake discs are very corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,456 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 10,782 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 KAJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 W12 KAJ, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 KAJ registered?

W12 KAJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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