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Bentley Bentayga MOT pass rate and common problems

96.2% of Bentley Bentaygas passed the 2024 MOT (based on 2,747 first tests): 95.7% at the first attempt and 0.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). Fewer than 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 75% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 25.3 (95% CI 21.2–30.2; 100 = normal).

Bentley Bentayga at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate96.2%incl. 0.5% fixed at the test centre20242747
Passed at the first attempt95.7%all first tests20242747
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 21.2–30.2)25.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 25 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20242747
Biggest excess: Identification of the vehicle0.5per 1000.3 same-age2019–202410261
Dangerous defects1.9per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202410261
Advisory items27.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202410261
strip · Bentley Bentayga · MOT Risk Index · 25.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Bentley Bentayga. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 25 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 17 and 33 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Bentley Bentayga index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank25of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20242747
Best rank within its 95% interval17rankother models held where they are20242747
Worst rank within its 95% interval33rankother models held where they are20242747

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 20.8 to 25.3 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Bentley Bentayga MOT, and how often?

Bentley Bentayga MOTs fail most often on tyres: 3.7 per 100 tests, against 6.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 10,261).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Tyres · 3.7 vs 6.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres3.7per 1006.72019–2024379
Visibility1.5per 1005.12019–2024155
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment0.6per 1003.72019–202464
Identification of the vehicle0.5per 1000.32019–202454

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,261 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Bentley Bentayga compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Bentley Bentayga is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.1 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 3,026).

bullet · Bentley Bentayga · Tyres, age 3 · 2.5 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 2.5 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.9 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.4 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.3 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 2.1 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 0.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 32.5per 1004.22019–20243026
Brakes, age 30per 1001.82019–20243026
Suspension, age 30.1per 1000.62019–20243026
Tyres, age 42.9per 1004.52019–20242347
Brakes, age 40.4per 1002.42019–20242347
Suspension, age 40.3per 1001.22019–20242347
Tyres, age 52.1per 1005.12019–20241936
Brakes, age 50.1per 1003.12019–20241936
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.1per 1002.22019–20241936
Tyres, age 62.8per 1005.52019–20241480
Brakes, age 60.3per 1003.82019–20241480
Suspension, age 60per 1003.72019–20241480
Tyres, age 73.2per 1006.02019–2024945
Brakes, age 70.6per 1004.52019–2024945
Suspension, age 70.7per 1005.72019–2024945

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Bentley Bentayga's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Bentley Bentayga advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 5.5% of the time.

funnel · Bentley Bentayga · Tyres · 5.5 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 5.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres5.5% next failmedian model2019–2024733

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Bentley Bentayga got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Bentley Bentayga MOTs flag tyres most: 17.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 10,261).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Tyres · 17.7 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres17.7per 10039.72019–20241817
Brakes3.9per 10034.72019–2024397
Suspension2.6per 10026.22019–2024262
Non-component advisories2.5per 1007.82019–2024259

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,261 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Bentley Bentayga?

For Bentley Bentaygas aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 2.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 4,037).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20241407
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241407
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241407
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241407
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241407
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241407
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 150 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024150
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20244037
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20244037
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20244037
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244037
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244037
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244037
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244037
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–2024592
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–2024592
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 287 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024287
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 287 cars)2.8% next fail2019–2024287
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 287 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024287
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024634
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024634
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars)6.7% next fail2019–2024134
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 42 cars)11.9% next fail2019–202442

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Bentley Bentayga get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Bentley Bentayga gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 1.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 4.2 major and 1.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Bentley Bentayga · Dangerous defects · 1.9 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 1.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects1.9per 10011.22019–202410261

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,261 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Bentley Bentayga still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Bentley Bentayga go from 3.3% at age 3 (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 2.0–5.3%) to 6.1% at age 8 (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 4.1–8.9%), against 23.3% for all cars aged 8 (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 4.1–8.9%) (2024, n = 2,747).

line · Bentley Bentayga · Age 3 (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 2.0–5.3%) · 3.3 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 3.3. Age 8 (rough estim: 6.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 2.0–5.3%)3.3% failed first time12.42024458
Age 4 (rough estimate: 393 tests, 95% interval 1.8–5.3%)3.0% failed first time13.12024393
Age 5 (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.8%)3.5% failed first time15.12024399
Age 64.4% failed first time17.52024523
Age 75.5% failed first time20.22024564
Age 8 (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 4.1–8.9%)6.1% failed first time23.32024379

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Bentley Bentayga compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Bentley Bentaygas fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 8, where they fail less often: 6.0% against 20.5% (2024, n = 382).

line · Bentley Bentayga · Age 3 · 4.7 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 4.7. Age 8: 6.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 34.7% fail10.820243026
Age 45.6% fail12.420242347
Age 55.2% fail14.220241936
Age 65.2% fail16.120241480
Age 75.5% fail18.32024945
Age 86.0% fail20.52024382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Bentley Bentayga years should I avoid?

Bentley Bentayga build years range from index 66.6 to 109.4 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 2,747).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 2,036 tests, 95% interval 89.8–128.9) · 109.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 2,036 tests, 95% interval 89.8–128.9)109.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242036
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 3,034 tests, 95% interval 81.0–111.5)96.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243034
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 2,202 tests, 95% interval 89.3–127.4)108.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242202
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 1,191 tests, 95% interval 75.2–125.0)100.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241191
Build year 2020 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 797 tests, 95% interval 41.5–91.7)66.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024797

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Bentley Bentayga more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 0 fail less often for their age than the Bentley Bentayga and 8 as often or more. The Bentley Bentayga has an MOT Risk Index of 25.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 2,747).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Bentley Bentayga (this model) · 25.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bentley Bentayga (this model)25.3index100 = normal20242747
Aston Martin Vantage25.3index25.320244890
Bentley Continental27index25.3202414552
Audi R830.8index25.320243866
Porsche Cayman37.3index25.3202414370
BMW M339.8index25.3202415820
Jaguar F-Type43index25.3202414816
Audi A845.5index25.3202411625
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Porsche Panamera50.9index25.320247148

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Bentley Bentayga normally do?

At age 7, the median Bentley Bentayga had covered 44,217 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 31,316 to 57,937 miles (2024, n = 564).

line · Bentley Bentayga · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 20308 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 20308. Age 8 P75 (rough e: 60569. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)20308miles2024458
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)13274miles2024458
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)28024miles2024458
Age 4 median (rough estimate)23906miles2024393
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)17102miles2024393
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)34195miles2024393
Age 5 median (rough estimate)30131miles2024399
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)21451miles2024399
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)40777miles2024399
Age 6 median39362miles2024523
Age 6 P2527175miles2024523
Age 6 P7551874miles2024523
Age 7 median44217miles2024564
Age 7 P2531316miles2024564
Age 7 P7557937miles2024564
Age 8 median (rough estimate)46350miles2024379
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)32605miles2024379
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)60569miles2024379

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Bentley Bentayga MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 5.4% of Bentley Bentaygas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 9.2% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 768). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 3.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles3.3% failed first time20241058
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 0.9–5.7%)2.3% failed first time2024176
Age 6–9, <40k miles5.4% failed first time2024649
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles4.2% failed first time2024684
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 5.2–15.8%)9.2% failed first time2024119

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Bentley Bentayga last?

0.4% of Bentley Bentaygas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 40).

line · Bentley Bentayga · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.5%) · 0.4 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.4. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.5%)0.4% of tested cars202440
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 6 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars20246
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 2 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20242

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Bentley Bentayga driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Bentley Bentayga index is 36.1, against 32.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 2,747).

slope · Bentley Bentayga · Age and mileage adjusted index · 36.1 vs 32.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 32.1 vs 36.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index36.1index32.12019–20242747

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Bentley Bentayga fuel fails its MOT less?

All Bentley Bentaygas tested were petrol: 4.3% failed first time (2024, n = 2,106).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Petrol · 4.3 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol4.3% fail first timeother fuels20242106

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Bentley Bentayga engine is best?

No Bentley Bentayga engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 2,747).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,699 tests, 95% interval 80.7–112.2) · 95.2 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,699 tests, 95% interval 80.7–112.2)95.2index vs model norm100 = model average20242699
Petrol over 2.0 litre101.8index vs model norm100 = model average20247398

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Bentley Bentayga fail its MOT most?

Bentley Bentayga fails first-time MOTs most in Southampton (SO): 14.5% against 5.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 255).

First-time failure rates for the Bentley Bentayga range from 4.2% to 10.6% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 10.7–19.4%) · 14.5 vs 4.3 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 10.7–19.4%)14.5% fail first time4.32024255
London SW (SW)10.6% fail first time4.32024755
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 6.5–13.3%)9.3% fail first time4.32024278
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 0.1–3.8%)0.7% fail first time4.32024146
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 0.3–3.4%)0.9% fail first time4.32024210
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 0.5–2.9%)1.2% fail first time4.32024345
Warrington (WA)9.2% fail first time4.32024632
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 5.6–14.1%)9.0% fail first time4.32024178
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 4.7–9.5%)6.7% fail first time4.32024432
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 2.9–10.6%)5.6% fail first time4.32024143
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 3.0–9.1%)5.2% fail first time4.32024210
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 498 tests, 95% interval 3.1–6.8%)4.6% fail first time4.32024498
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 2.9–6.9%)4.5% fail first time4.32024421
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 2.0–9.4%)4.4% fail first time4.32024135
Birmingham (B)4.2% fail first time4.32024550
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 1.5–9.5%)3.9% fail first time4.32024104
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 1.6–7.6%)3.6% fail first time4.32024168
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 1.4–5.1%)2.7% fail first time4.32024333
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 1.5–4.7%)2.6% fail first time4.32024417
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 0.9–7.3%)2.6% fail first time4.32024116
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 0.5–6.9%)2.0% fail first time4.32024102
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 0.6–3.7%)1.5% fail first time4.32024270
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 0.5–4.1%)1.4% fail first time4.32024211

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Bentley Bentayga ULEZ compliant?

All Bentley Bentaygas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Bentley Bentayga · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate20242747

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Bentley Bentayga?

Of Bentley Bentaygas with at least three MOTs, 77.3% had three in a row without an advisory, and 1.6% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 1,922).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Clean MOT streak · 77.3 vs observed chains · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Clean MOT streak77.3%observed chains2019–20241922
Repeat advisory1.6%observed chains2019–20241922
Decreasing odometer0.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20242368

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Bentley Bentayga?

Bentley Bentaygas aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 4.8% of tests, against 6.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,544).

bullet · Bentley Bentayga · Low-use first-time failure · 4.8 vs 6.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 4.8 vs 6.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure4.8%6.62019–20241544
Low-use gap-1.8percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241544

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Bentley Bentayga likely to last?

Bentley Bentaygas aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.8 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7) · 1.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7)1.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Bentley Bentaygas are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Bentley Bentaygas tested at ages 4 to 6, about 49 were tested at age 7 (2024, n = 945).

line · Bentley Bentayga · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 8: 19.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243026
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242347
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241936
Age 677% of age 4–6 baseline20241480
Age 749.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024945
Age 819.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Bentley Bentayga fails, does it fail again?

11.7% of Bentley Bentaygas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 4.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 137).

bullet · Bentley Bentayga · Repeat after fail · 11.7 vs 4.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 11.7 vs 4.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail11.7%4.92019–2024137

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Bentley Bentayga faults come together?

On Bentley Bentaygas, tyres and visibility failures were recorded together in 14 tests, too few to say whether that is more often than chance (2024).

Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Bentley Bentayga had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns matched to the Bentley Bentayga; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched11campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register2747

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Bentley Bentayga cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Bentley Bentaygas tested at age 5, about 4 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 8, about 6 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 2.0–5.3%)3.3% fail first time2024458
Age 4 (rough estimate: 393 tests, 95% interval 1.8–5.3%)3.0% fail first time2024393
Age 5 (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.8%)3.5% fail first time2024399
Age 6 (rough estimate: 523 tests, 95% interval 3.0–6.5%)4.4% fail first time2024523
Age 7 (rough estimate: 564 tests, 95% interval 3.9–7.7%)5.5% fail first time2024564
Age 8 (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 4.1–8.9%)6.1% fail first time2024379

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Bentley Bentayga? (US market)

NHTSA lists 832 US technical service bulletins for the Bentley Bentayga (US market, Bentley BENTAYGA, model years 2017–2019 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Bentley Bentayga · US service bulletins · 832 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Bentley BENTAYGA, model years 2017–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins832bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 201622bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 201728bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 201858bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 2019119bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 202085bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 202195bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 2022106bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2023107bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 202441bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 202598bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747
Year 202673bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2747

Source: NHTSA, US market, Bentley BENTAYGA, model years 2017–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Bentley Bentayga to NHTSA concerns restraints: 3 complaints (US market, Bentley BENTAYGA, model years 2017–2019 only).

bar · Bentley Bentayga · Restraints · 3 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Bentley BENTAYGA, model years 2017–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Restraints3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Brakes3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Steering2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Engine (not MOT-tested)2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Lamps & electrical1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Visibility1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Bentley BENTAYGA, model years 2017–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Bentley Bentayga MOT matter?

Bentley Bentaygas fail first time most in January (7.5%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in July (4.2%) (2024, n = 2,747).

line · Bentley Bentayga · January · 7.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 7.5. December: 5.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Bentayga: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January7.5% fail first time31.12024653
February4.7% fail first time30.02024771
March5.4% fail first time28.32024997
April5.7% fail first time29.82024627
May5.3% fail first time28.82024788
June4.3% fail first time28.12024948
July4.2% fail first time29.32024865
August4.9% fail first time29.22024955
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September5% fail first time28.220241120
October5.4% fail first time30.32024923
November5.1% fail first time30.62024890
December5.4% fail first time29.32024724

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Does the Bentley Bentayga fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 2,747 initial Bentley Bentayga tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 2,747 initial Bentley Bentayga tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 2,747 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

See the Bentley Continental, a car of the same inspection class with 5.3× the tests · Check your car by registration

How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Bentley Bentayga MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/bentley-bentayga/

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Bentley Bentayga MOT: quick answers

What is the Bentley Bentayga first-time MOT pass rate?

95.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (2,747 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 2,747 primary tests: 4.3% failed first time and 96.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 25.3 is shown separately.