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WA05 CYE

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,477 mi
Last recorded76,477 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 CYE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 76,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,850 miles

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2023 71,850 miles

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

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))

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed ares

Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40R19 (2211) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40R19 (0215) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40R19 (0415) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40R19 (1511) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill, Under bonnet and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed area’s

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,501 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,058 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,228 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 30,228 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,555 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,803 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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WA05 CYE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WA05 CYE, 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 WA05 CYE registered?

WA05 CYE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is WA05 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 CYE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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