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W12 KEH

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,110 mi
Last recorded72,110 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 KEH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,110 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,765 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,059 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,231 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 52,577 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 52,501 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,329 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 47,329 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,497 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tpms light on

Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,431 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc inner surface in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,859 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,250 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,172 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,050 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KEH is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 KEH, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 KEH registered?

W12 KEH is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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