2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Bentley Bentayga MOT pass rate and common faults

354 MOT tests in 2024. 96.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time96.6%
Failed or needed repairs3.4%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 354 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    2 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: incorrect0.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working0.3%
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.3%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres2.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  3. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  4. Lights & electrics0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Bentley Bentayga?

In 2024, 96.6% of 2020 Bentley Bentayga cars passed their MOT first time, across 354 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Bentley Bentayga?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Bentley Bentayga reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).