2014 Skoda Yeti Outdoor SE TDI CR 2.0L Diesel · FM14 ZRD

The vehicle failed its most recent MOT on 2026-06-04 at 89,633 miles, though no defects were recorded—a rare outcome that suggests a technical or administrative issue rather than a mechanical failure. Given the absence of any recorded faults across the last five tests, the maintenance trend appears stable, with no indication of accelerating deterioration in core systems. Mileage accumulation is consistent with moderate annual use: the car gained 3,281 miles between January 2025 and the end of 2025, then jumped 3,277 miles in just three days between 3 and 6 January 2025, followed by a further 3,741 miles over the next 13 months up to June 2026. This erratic pattern—especially the near-identical mileages recorded over consecutive days—raises questions about odometer integrity or temporary registration activity, though no fraud has been flagged by the tester. Overall, the 89,633 miles over 12 years aligns with typical usage, but the clustering of mileage in late 2024/early 2025 warrants verification. No advisories or failures have appeared in the record, meaning no recurring issues with brakes, suspension, steering, or structural corrosion have been observed during official inspections. That said, the lack of recorded defects does not guarantee component condition—especially for wear items like brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, and exhaust mounts, which may degrade without triggering a fail until they reach critical levels. A buyer should inspect the rear brake calipers for binding (a known issue on some TDI engines of this era), check the condition of the timing chain tensioner (common on EA288 engines around this mileage), and verify the integrity of the rear subframe mounts, which can crack on higher-mileage examples. Tyre tread depths and wheel bearing play should also be checked thoroughly, as these were not recorded but often deteriorate silently.