2013 Bentley Flying Spur — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 338 MOT tests, the 2013 Bentley Flying Spur recorded a 93.8% pass rate. Against executive cars of a similar age (17.0% fail rate), the 2013 Flying Spur comes out 10.8pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.3%) and lighting & signalling (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are washers, rear fog lamp and malfunction indicator lamp — washers alone was recorded 5 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2013 Flying Spur fails 5.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 11 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 5 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 3 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 5 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 5 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.8% | 33 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 9 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.1% | 7 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.8% | 6 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 3 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.6% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 134 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 160 | 6.9% |
| 60-90k | 40 | 5.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 70 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 70 | 5.7% |
| 2024 | 68 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 65 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Flying Spur
On a 2013 Flying Spur, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Bentley Flying Spurs pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 338 2013 Bentley Flying Spur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Bentley Flying Spur?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2013 Flying Spur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 5.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 338 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.