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CA12 XBX

2012 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,769 mi
Last recorded45,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 XBX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 45,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 45,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,687 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 44,687 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 33,010 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 28,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 25,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,679 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 22,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,783 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,424 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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CA12 XBX is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 CA12 XBX, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA12 XBX registered?

CA12 XBX is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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