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FJ12 KLS

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,926 mi
Last recorded45,926 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 KLS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 45,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn very low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to cords on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear water ingress nearside lamp unit

Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 45,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 43,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 42,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 39,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 32,682 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 29,696 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under shields fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 27,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FJ12 KLS is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJ12 KLS, 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 FJ12 KLS registered?

FJ12 KLS is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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