2015 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · AW15 HXF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 68,570 miles followed a failure just two miles prior due to critical front brake wear and suspension bushing failure. While the car passed after these repairs, the tester flagged misting front shock absorbers and a worn nearsside front suspension arm. This pattern suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach the point of failure during an annual inspection. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between June 2019 and January 2021, during which the car covered fewer than 5,000 miles. Since 2021, the usage has remained steady at roughly 6,000 miles annually. This relatively low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion, which aligns with the recurring suspension issues seen in the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. Specifically, both the offside and nearsside lower suspension arm bushes have appeared as defects across multiple tests in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The misting on both front shock absorbers recorded in February 2026 indicates the seals are failing, which will eventually require replacement. Additionally, the braking system has shown a history of neglect, with thin pads and pitted discs flagged repeatedly between 2021 and 2026. Verify that the recent repairs following the February 2026 failure were completed with high-quality parts rather than temporary surface fixes.