Bentley Bentayga Mk1 (2016-present) reliability
Bentley Bentayga Mk1 built around 2018: about average at the MOT
Bentley Bentayga Mk1 models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
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Key figure
4% of MOT tests on Bentley Bentayga Mk1 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 4% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Bentley Bentayga Mk1 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.
Based on 3,088 tests of Bentayga models registered 2016+.
About 1 in 100 Bentayga Mk1 MOTs (1.1%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 627 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 0.5% and 2.3%. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 50 Bentayga Mk1 MOTs (2.1%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).
Based on 627 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 1.2% and 3.5%. Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
Mk1 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 9 years old.
How the Bentayga Mk1 compares
At each age below, see how the Bentayga Mk1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 1,329 tests across 5 Bentley models, built around 2018 (7 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Suspension bushes and joints
Worth checkingListen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other SUVs to compare
Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Bentayga Mk1.
- 1
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 12.4%
No clear edge over the Bentley Bentayga Mk1 on these figures.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 2
Volkswagen T-Roc
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 9.6%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.9%
- Dangerous
- 3.9%
No clear edge over the Bentley Bentayga Mk1 on these figures.
9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 3
Skoda Karoq
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 10.3%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1%
- Dangerous
- 4.3%
No clear edge over the Bentley Bentayga Mk1 on these figures.
8,610 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 4
Honda HR-V
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 10.3%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.1%
- Dangerous
- 3.8%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 97%
No clear edge over the Bentley Bentayga Mk1 on these figures.
6,689 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Bentley Bentayga name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.
How Bentayga Mk1 cars have aged
How Bentayga Mk1 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
Mk1 variants compared
Bentayga Mk1 variants built around 2018
The fail rate for each Bentayga Mk1 variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.
Diesel
- BENTAYGA5.3%321 tests
Petrol
- BENTAYGA2.9%305 tests
Most common issues on Bentley Bentaygas of this age
This list covers every Bentley Bentayga built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 17.3%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 24.8%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 34.0%Advisory
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
- 43.0%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 52.9%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
Based on 627 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Bentley Bentayga Mk1 (2016-present) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 627 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.