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Bentley Flying MOT pass rate and common problems

94.1% of Bentley Flyings passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 818 first tests): 93.8% at the first attempt and 0.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 75% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 25.1 (95% CI 19.2–32.7; 100 = normal).

Bentley Flying at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate94.1%incl. 0.4% fixed at the test centre2024818
Passed at the first attempt93.8%all first tests2024818
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 19.2–32.7)25.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 23 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024818
Biggest excess: Tyres3.5per 1007.9 same-age2019–20244403
Dangerous defects2.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20244403
Advisory items31.2per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20244403
strip · Bentley Flying · MOT Risk Index · 25.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Bentley Flying. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 23 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 13 and 39 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Bentley Flying index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank23of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024818
Best rank within its 95% interval13rankother models held where they are2024818
Worst rank within its 95% interval39rankother models held where they are2024818

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 15.9 to 25.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

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

Bentley Flying MOTs fail most often on tyres: 3.5 per 100 tests, against 7.9 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 4,403).

bar · Bentley Flying · Tyres · 3.5 vs 7.9 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres3.5per 1007.92019–2024156
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1per 1008.02019–202493

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,403 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Bentley Flying MOTs flag tyres most: 17.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 4,403).

bar · Bentley Flying · Tyres · 17.6 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres17.6per 10039.72019–2024776
Brakes5.9per 10034.72019–2024258
Suspension4.3per 10026.22019–2024191
Non-component advisories2per 1007.82019–202489

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,403 (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 Flying?

For Bentley Flyings aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 3.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,263).

bar · Bentley Flying · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 181 cars) · 3.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 181 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024181
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20241263
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20241263
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20241263
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241263
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 195 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024195
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 195 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024195
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20241174
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241174
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20241174
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20241174
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20241174
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 190 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024190

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

The Bentley Flying gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 2.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 6.6 major and 1.3 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Bentley Flying · Dangerous defects · 2.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 2.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects2.5per 10011.22019–20244403

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,403 (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 Flying still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Bentley Flying go from 5.2% at age 3 (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 2.0–12.6%) to 13.6% at age 11 (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 7.3–23.9%), against 33.2% for all cars aged 11 (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 7.3–23.9%) (2024, n = 818).

line · Bentley Flying · Age 3 (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 2.0–12.6%) · 5.2 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 5.2. Age 11 (rough esti: 13.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 2.0–12.6%)5.2% failed first time12.4202477
Age 6 (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 1.8–14.4%)5.3% failed first time17.5202457
Age 7 (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 3.3–14.6%)7.1% failed first time20.2202485
Age 8 (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 2.5–10.2%)5.1% failed first time23.32024136
Age 9 (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 3.1–10.0%)5.6% failed first time26.52024178
Age 10 (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 3.4–10.4%)6.0% failed first time30.12024183
Age 11 (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 7.3–23.9%)13.6% failed first time33.2202466

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

At every age shown, Bentley Flyings fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail less often: 6.3% against 25.6% (2024, n = 252).

line · Bentley Flying · Age 3 · 7.7 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 7.7. Age 10: 6.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 37.7% fail10.82024389
Age 45.2% fail12.32024479
Age 58.6% fail14.22024667
Age 67% fail16.12024714
Age 76.6% fail18.32024663
Age 85.9% fail20.62024580
Age 96.2% fail23.12024439
Age 106.3% fail25.62024252

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Bentley Flying more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Bentley Flying and 6 as often or more. The Bentley Flying has an MOT Risk Index of 25.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 818).

bar · Bentley Flying · Bentley Flying (this model) · 25.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bentley Flying (this model)25.1index100 = normal2024818
Bentley Mulsanne25.1index25.12024949
Bentley Bentayga25.3index25.120242747
McLaren 720S25.9index25.12024553
Bentley Arnage35.4index25.120241448
Ferrari 81230index25.12024703
Porsche 71830.6index25.12024995
Ferrari 48824.5index25.120241645
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamborghini Huracan19.2index25.12024986

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Bentley Flying normally do?

Bentley Flying: Age 3 median (rough estimate) is 13839 miles (2024).

line · Bentley Flying · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 13839 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 13839. Age 11 median (rou: 39533. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)13839miles202477
Age 6 median (rough estimate)22609miles202457
Age 7 median (rough estimate)28191miles202485
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)18500miles202485
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)37775miles202485
Age 8 median (rough estimate)32075miles2024136
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)21132miles2024136
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)45337miles2024136
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 median (rough estimate)36402miles2024178
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)22362miles2024178
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)49869miles2024178
Age 10 median (rough estimate)37813miles2024183
Age 10 P25 (rough estimate)25047miles2024183
Age 10 P75 (rough estimate)52405miles2024183
Age 11 median (rough estimate)39533miles202466

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

At ages 6–9, 5.8% of Bentley Flyings with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 4.2% of those with 40,000 to 70,000 miles (2024, n = 429). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Bentley Flying · Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 3.7–9%) · 5.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 3.7–9%)5.8% failed first time2024310
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 1.8–9.5%)4.2% failed first time2024119
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 3–11.3%)5.9% failed first time2024135
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 94 tests, 95% interval 4.4–15.9%)8.5% failed first time202494

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Bentley Flying last?

1.2% of Bentley Flyings tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 51).

line · Bentley Flying · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 0.9–1.5%) · 1.2 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 1.2. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 0.9–1.5%)1.2% of tested cars202451
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 7 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars20247
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0% of tested cars20240

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Bentley Flying index is 42.2, against 31.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 818).

slope · Bentley Flying · Age and mileage adjusted index · 42.2 vs 31.8 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 31.8 vs 42.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index42.2index31.82019–2024818

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Bentley Flying fails first-time MOTs most in Chelmsford (CM): 18.9% against 7.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 111).

bar · Bentley Flying · Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 12.7–27.2%) · 18.9 vs 6.2 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 12.7–27.2%)18.9% fail first time6.22024111
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 8.6–19.2%)13.0% fail first time6.22024154
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 438 tests, 95% interval 9.6–15.7%)12.3% fail first time6.22024438
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 1.5–9.4%)3.8% fail first time6.22024105
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 2.0–9.1%)4.3% fail first time6.22024139
London W (W) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 2.4–10.9%)5.2% fail first time6.22024115
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 5.9–15.2%)9.6% fail first time6.22024157
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 4.4–15.1%)8.3% fail first time6.22024108
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 3.2–12.9%)6.5% fail first time6.22024107
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 3.2–9.1%)5.5% fail first time6.22024238
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 2.5–11.1%)5.3% fail first time6.22024113
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 2.5–11.1%)5.3% fail first time6.22024113

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Bentley Flying ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 98.8% of Bentley Flyings 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 Flying · Likely compliant · 98.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant98.8% estimate2024818

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (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 Flying?

Of Bentley Flyings with at least three MOTs, 82.5% had three in a row without an advisory, and 4.5% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 752).

bar · Bentley Flying · Clean MOT streak · 82.5 vs observed chains · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Clean MOT streak82.5%observed chains2019–2024752
Repeat advisory4.5%observed chains2019–2024752
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024785

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 818 (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 Flying?

Bentley Flyings aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 6.6% of tests, against 12.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,697).

bullet · Bentley Flying · Low-use first-time failure · 6.6 vs 12.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 6.6 vs 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure6.6%12.42019–20241697
Low-use gap-5.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241697

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Bentley Flying likely to last?

Bentley Flyings aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.8 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 11, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Bentley Flying · Age 5 · 4.7 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 54.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 11)1.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 11)0.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Bentley Flyings are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Bentley Flyings tested at ages 4 to 6, about 84 were tested at age 8 (2024, n = 580).

line · Bentley Flying · Age 3 · 56.3 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 56.3. Age 11 (rough esti: 10.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 356.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024389
Age 469.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024479
Age 596.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024667
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024714
Age 796% of age 4–6 baseline2024663
Age 884% of age 4–6 baseline2024580
Age 963.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024439
Age 1036.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024252
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 6.9–22.7%)10.1% of age 4–6 baseline202470

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Bentley Flying fails, does it fail again?

9.4% of Bentley Flyings that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 6.2% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 96).

bullet · Bentley Flying · Repeat after fail · 9.4 vs 6.2 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 9.4 vs 6.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail9.4%6.22019–202496

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Bentley Flying faults come together?

On Bentley Flyings, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and tyres failures were recorded together in 13 tests, too few to say whether that is more often than chance (2024).

Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Brakes + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Bentley Flying had safety recalls?

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

Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched11campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register818

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

Of every 100 Bentley Flyings tested at age 8, about 5 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, 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 Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 2.5–10.2%)5.2% fail first time2024136
Age 9 (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 3.1–10.0%)5.6% fail first time2024178
Age 10 (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 3.4–10.4%)6.0% fail first time2024183

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Bentley Flying MOT matter?

Bentley Flyings fail first time most in July (9.2%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in September (4.8%) (2024, n = 818).

line · Bentley Flying · January · 8.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 8.3. December: 7.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Bentley Flying: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January8.3% fail first time31.12024396
February8.0% fail first time30.02024324
March5.8% fail first time28.32024417
April5.5% fail first time29.82024236
May7.5% fail first time28.82024321
June6.9% fail first time28.12024376
July9.2% fail first time29.32024414
August8.9% fail first time29.22024316
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September4.8% fail first time28.22024435
October7.2% fail first time30.32024460
November5.4% fail first time30.62024370
December7.1% fail first time29.32024338

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

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

n < 500 in this group. 818 initial Bentley Flying tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 818 initial Bentley Flying tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Bentley Flying fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 818 initial Bentley Flying 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 = 818 (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). 818 initial Bentley Flying tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 818 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Bentley Flying 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-flying/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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Bentley Flying MOT: quick answers

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

93.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (818 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 818 primary tests: 6.23% failed first time and 94.1% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 25.1 is shown separately.