2013 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · SL13 ABF

The Skoda Yeti passed its most recent MOT on 28 May 2025 at 75,250 miles, but only after a same-day failure for a fractured near-side rear coil spring and sub-standard parking brake efficiency. The 2025 failure also listed front inner tyres worn to the legal edge and thin front brake pads, which carried over as advisories onto the pass certificate. The maintenance trend is not stable; serious suspension and braking faults emerged in 2025 after earlier 2024 defects on brake discs, rear pads and a worn suspension arm bush. Recurring brake and tyre wear suggests previous owners addressed critical failures reactively rather than through routine servicing. The recorded mileages show light annual use for a 13-year-old vehicle. In May 2023 the odometer read 64,049 miles; by May 2024 it had risen to 70,076, a 6,027-mile increment. The May 2025 test showed 75,250 miles, adding just 5,174 miles over the preceding year. This low average of roughly 5,800 miles per annum indicates gentle commuting or prolonged standing periods. The MOT record contains no interim entries, so assessment relies solely on annual snapshots with no evidence of rapid accumulation or missed test gaps. A buyer should physically inspect the rear suspension coil springs and parking brake mechanism, as the May 2025 fracture points to possible corrosion or fatigue in the spring seats. Examine the front inner tyre edges and rear tyre sidewalls for cracking, since both sides showed wear and perishing at the last test. Testers flagged front brake pads thin and noted disc pitting in 2024; verify pad thickness and disc condition, including any lingering near-side rear brake binding last noted in 2023 but absent in 2025. Check the off-side front lower suspension arm rear bush, replaced or rectified after the 2024 failure, for fresh deterioration. Overall, the vehicle's structure appears sound, but the pattern of repeated brake and tyre advisories implies basic consumable upkeep was sometimes deferred. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise underbody corrosion, spring seats and brake efficiency to confirm the 2025 repairs hold.