2015 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · AJ64 AYL

The 2015 SKODA YETI presents a mixed roadworthiness picture where the bulk of its MOT history consists of clean passes punctuated by recurring minor failures rather than major breakdowns. The 2026-01-10 test confirmed the car remained roadworthy at this stage, having cleared the nearside and offside front shock absorber oil-misting advisories and the front and rear tyre damage listings from earlier assessments. A critical observation emerges when comparing this latest pass against the 2025-01-10 failure – the car failed that year due to a misaligned headlamp aim projection alongside the same tyre and brake concerns, then returned to passing status by early 2026, suggesting the underlying issues were either corrected or intermittently managed rather than resolved permanently. This pattern indicates persistent problem areas rather than a fully stable chassis. The recorded odometer reading of 58,339 miles on a vehicle aged approximately eleven years represents an unusually low annual accumulation rate of roughly 5,300 miles per year compared with typical daily-use consumption patterns. This disparity raises questions about whether the vehicle has been regularly driven or has spent significant periods idle or stored, as the interval between the 2024-01-08 and 2025-01-10 tests spanned just seven months while mileage increased substantially, whereas the later gap between 2025 and 2026 was nearly a full year yet showed minimal mileage growth. Such a slow build-up means that many suspension bushings, brake components, and brake discs have likely accumulated moderate wear despite the low mileage figure, and the recurring tyre damage entries suggest that even limited driving exposure has produced cracking and perishing of outer walls on both front axle positions. Focusing on the specific components flagged across multiple MOT cycles, buyers should pay close attention to the nearside front shock absorbers showing consistent light oil misting since January 2025, which may manifest as a faint squelching noise or reduced damping when the vehicle encounters potholes or uneven surfaces. The front tyres repeatedly appear damaged or perished with 3.2mm to 3.5mm thinning of the casing and outer wall deterioration, a condition that can produce a pulsating vibration through the steering wheel or a grinding sensation when braking hard on rough pavement. Rear inner brake pads are documented as wearing very thin in late 2024, and both rear brake discs show signs of pitting or scoring, potentially leading to reduced stopping power or a metallic scraping sound at the pad-to-disc interface; inspecting for heat buildup on the discs during a test drive is essential. Finally, the offside front tyre damage noted in 2025-01-10 and again in 2026-01-10 warrants checking for uneven tread wear, bulges, or complete separation of the sidewall, which could compromise handling and increase the risk of blowouts under load.