2015 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · AF65 LUJ

A clean and uninterrupted MOT history defines this 2015 Skoda Yeti, with five consecutive pass certificates issued between 2021 and 2025 and not a single advisory entry recorded across any of those examinations. The most recent test on 23 July 2025 returned a pass with no defects, mirroring the outcomes from 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. This unbroken sequence of clean results indicates that the components routinely scrutinised under the MOT regime, including the braking system, suspension, steering, exhaust, lighting, and structural corrosion points, have all remained within prescribed limits at every annual assessment. For a vehicle now entering its twelfth year, this level of consistent roadworthiness is a notable positive, although it must be remembered that a clean MOT is a point-in-time check rather than a guarantee of future condition. The recorded mileage of 52,074 against an eleven-year age profile equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 4,734 miles, which sits well below the typical average for a car of this vintage. Such restrained usage reduces wear on the major drivetrain and undercarriage components in proportional terms, but it also raises the possibility of extended periods of inactivity or predominantly short journeys. Mechanically, low-mileage vehicles that have seen limited regular use can be susceptible to issues such as dried suspension bushes becoming brittle, brake discs developing surface corrosion from infrequent drying cycles, and ageing rubber components like drive shaft gaiters and engine seals stiffening and beginning to seep. The MOT test does not assess these age-related deterioration factors directly, so they warrant particular attention during a physical inspection even though the paper record is immaculate. Given the absence of any advisory history, there are no previously flagged components to follow up on, but a prospective buyer should still conduct a targeted physical inspection consistent with the vehicle's age and mileage profile. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, both known wear items on the Yeti platform. Pay attention to steering response for any vagueness, wandering, or knocking through the rack, and check for uneven tyre wear which can indicate alignment issues or worn suspension geometry. Apply the brakes firmly from speed to feel for any judder, vibration, or pulling to one side, and listen for grinding or scraping that might suggest corroded or binding brake calipers given the likely periods of inactivity. A thorough under-bonnet and underbody examination is also advisable despite the clean MOT paper trail. Look for any signs of oil misting or seepage around the cam chain area and turbo oil feed lines if the diesel variants are being considered, and inspect the coolant hoses and plastic radiator housings for the brittleness that comes with age rather than mileage. Examine the exhaust system for signs of surface corrosion, particularly at the mounting brackets and flexible joint, as a Yeti of this age will commonly show deterioration there even if it was not flagged at the time of test. Finally, verify that all electronic systems function correctly, including the dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, and any infotainment features, as electrical gremlins in comfort systems tend to be the first items to deteriorate on low-mileage examples. The clean MOT history provides solid reassurance, but a hands-on inspection remains essential to confirm the vehicle's true mechanical condition.