2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · DC14 ABK

The Skoda Yeti presents a clean roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 16 October 2025 at 66,131 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five annual examinations from 15 November 2021 to 16 October 2025, the vehicle cleared every test without a single advisory or failure. This consistent record indicates the previous keeper addressed any wear preemptively and the mechanical condition has neither degraded nor required repeated attention. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical averages for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 28,809 miles at the 15 November 2021 test to 66,131 miles by 16 October 2025, equating to roughly 5,500 miles per year. No abrupt jumps appear between entries; the 2022 test at 35,309 miles, 2023 at 46,527, 2024 at 56,176, and 2025 at 66,131 show linear low use. Such restrained annual coverage suggests prolonged periods of light commuting or storage, a pattern that often correlates with careful ownership but can also mask intermittent corrosion if the car stood idle in damp conditions. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components before purchase. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity, yet a 2014 chassis may harbour unseen rust in sills or subframes after a decade of service. Examine the underbody for corrosion, verify handbrake operation and caliper freedom, and scrutinise tyre sidewalls for perishing from low-mileage stagnation. The absence of emissions or exhaust defects across all tests implies the drivetrain remains sound. Still, low usage can cause seized linkages or degraded fluids. A pre-purchase check should include a brake fluid test and a visual assessment of the timing belt interval, as Skoda schedules replacement by age as well as mileage. The current pass remains valid until October 2026, providing immediate road legality.