2015 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · PX15 OZC

The most recent DVSA examination on 30 July 2025 records a PASS, although the vehicle was presented and failed on the immediately preceding day, 29 July 2025, due to a fractured offside rear coil spring classified as a Major defect. The failed test was clearly remediated quickly enough to secure a pass at re-presentation, but the underlying coil spring fracture and the pair of advisories related to nearside and offside rear suspension arm corrosion remained. The earlier MOT records from 2022 and 2023 were returned with no advisories, while the 2024 test began to record rear suspension arm corrosion, indicating a deteriorating rather than improving trend. The escalating nature of these advisories, combined with the appearance of a serious structural coil spring failure in 2025, suggests that rear suspension wear and corrosion are progressing and warrant close mechanical scrutiny before purchase. Recorded mileage stands at 47,323 miles over an 11 year vehicle life, equating to approximately 4,300 miles per year. This is well below the national average for a vehicle of this age and type, which typically sees between 8,000 and 12,000 miles annually. Such low annual mileage suggests either primarily short, light usage or extended periods of standing between journeys, both of which carry their own mechanical implications. While lower mileage generally preserves engines and drivetrains from wear, prolonged standing can encourage brake disc corrosion, brake caliper seizure, exhaust system moisture retention, and accelerated deterioration of rubber components including tyres, bushes, and gaiters. The MOT test dates themselves are reasonably consistent year on year, indicating the vehicle is being used regularly enough to maintain an active MOT, but the gaps between tests suggest it is not being driven heavily. The rear suspension area clearly demands thorough physical inspection. The recorded coil spring fracture on the offside rear is a known weakness on this generation of Yeti and its platform relatives, particularly in regions where road salt use is prevalent, and the nearside rear coil spring was also flagged as corroded on the same test. A fractured or weakened spring can produce audible clonking over uneven surfaces, visible sagging of the rear corner, and uneven tyre wear. The recurring advisories regarding corrosion to both rear suspension arms indicate ongoing structural degradation. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or thumping from the rear over speed humps and rough roads, and visually inspect for surface rust, flaking, and any signs of previous repair or welding on the rear axle subframe, trailing arms, and mounting points. Given that corrosion of this nature tends to progress once initiated, a structural inspection by an experienced technician would be prudent. The front brake discs were flagged in consecutive tests in 2025 as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened, indicating surface degradation typical of a vehicle that may see periods of standing or light, low-speed use where pads do not fully clean the disc surface. On inspection, run a fingertip around the outer edge of each front disc to feel for a pronounced lip, and listen on the test drive for any brake shudder, vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, or squeal which would suggest the corrosion is now more advanced. Given the age and low mileage, the buyer should also verify time-based servicing items that do not correlate directly with odometer readings. Brake fluid should typically be renewed every two years regardless of mileage, and its condition can be checked for dark colour or moisture content. Coolant, transmission fluid, and the 12V battery are all subject to calendar-based degradation; a battery approaching the end of its service life may still start the car but show weakness in cold conditions. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing or cracking, which is common on low-mileage vehicles of this age even where tread depth remains adequate. Verify a complete main dealer or specialist service history, particularly evidence of cambelt and water pump replacement, which on the Yeti's 1.2 TSI or 1.4 TSI petrol engines is due at fixed intervals regardless of mileage, and is a critical omission if unrecorded.