2011 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · BJ11 VBT

The most recent MOT on 5 February 2026 at 199,607 miles returned a clean pass, resolving the parking brake and ABS faults recorded on the preceding test just one mile earlier. However, the underlying maintenance pattern reveals a persistent parking brake deficiency that appeared in every test from early 2024 through February 2026. The vehicle failed on parking brake efficiency and secondary braking effort in 2024 and 2025 before the issue was finally rectified. This suggests the parking brake mechanism requires ongoing attention rather than a one-off repair. The mileage accumulation of roughly 13,300 miles per year is consistent with a heavily utilised vehicle, with no significant gaps in the record. The annual testing pattern shows no long periods of inactivity, which is typical for a car of this age driven to high mileage. The vehicle passed cleanly in 2020 and 2024, indicating the owner addressed failures promptly enough to maintain compliance, though the frequency of re-failures at the same mileage suggests the underlying mechanical faults were not resolved until the next inspection window. A more concerning trend emerges in the suspension system. Corrosion on the rear coil spring mounting was noted in 2019, followed by a fractured nearside rear coil spring in 2020 and a fractured offside coil spring in 2023. This progression from corrosion to structural failure indicates the suspension components are nearing the end of their service life. A buyer should physically inspect the rear suspension bushes and spring mounts for signs of rust-through or cracking, as the history suggests these parts will likely require replacement soon. Tyre wear appears repeatedly across the 2021, 2022, and 2023 records, indicating the vehicle was driven hard enough to wear tyres to legal limits before replacement. While minor consumable faults like washer fluid and lighting were addressed, the recurring tyre issues at the same mileage suggest the previous owner prioritised keeping the car on the road over maintaining optimal tyre health.