2017 Bentley Flying Spur 4.0L Petrol · EK61 THE
2017 Bentley Flying Spur (4.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 54,958 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK61 THE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 54,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK61 THE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Bentley Flying Spur (EK61 THE) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i”.
EK61 THE Mileage History
- 14/11/202340,357 mi
- 06/11/202444,891 mi+4,534 mi
- 13/01/202651,480 mi+6,589 mi
- 26/05/202654,955 mi+3,475 mi
- 04/06/202654,958 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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