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WH05 AJA

2009 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,941 mi
Last recorded53,941 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 AJA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 53,941 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 53,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 53,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 52,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 50,696 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 48,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 46,142 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,843 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,661 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,497 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,845 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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WH05 AJA is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 WH05 AJA, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WH05 AJA registered?

WH05 AJA is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is WH05 AJA safe to buy?

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