2015 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · DF15 JXK

This Skoda Yeti presents a significant concern regarding its current legal status and maintenance. The most recent MOT expired on 16 August 2023, meaning the vehicle has been without a valid test for nearly three years as of today. This is a major red flag, as there is no official record of the car's safety or condition for this extended period. The mileage has remained static at 110,812 miles since the last test, strongly suggesting the car has been sitting idle rather than being driven. Prior to this, the vehicle had a clean MOT history with no defects recorded from 2020 through 2022. However, the mileage increased by approximately 27,000 miles in the year leading up to the 2023 test, a sharp spike compared to previous years. The failure on 15 August 2023 followed by a pass the next day with no defects listed likely points to a minor administrative issue or a rectifiable fault like a blown bulb, rather than a serious mechanical failure. While the historical trend was stable, the current trend is ambiguous due to the three-year gap in testing. Given the long period of inactivity, the primary risks now stem from deterioration caused by storage rather than mechanical wear. You should thoroughly inspect the vehicle for seized brakes, perished tyres with flat spots, and fluid leaks or degradation.