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B16 XBO

2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,381 mi
Last recorded166,381 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 XBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2024 166,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 148,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 126,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,880 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 87,296 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference TDI?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,392
Miles/Year
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring incomplete 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Stop lamp not working 1
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B16 XBO is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 XBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was B16 XBO registered?

B16 XBO is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is B16 XBO safe to buy?

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