2017 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · DG17 GWW

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 7 November 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing an unbroken run of passes stretching back through 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020 and an earlier 2020 test. The only blemish across the documented DVSA history is a single failure on 13 November 2023, which was caused by an aftermarket towbar-mounted cycle rack obstructing the rear registration plate so that characters were unreadable. This is a presentation and visibility defect rather than a mechanical or structural failure, and because the same test date shows an immediate subsequent pass, the issue was evidently rectified on the day and does not reflect any underlying deterioration in the vehicle's roadworthiness. Taken as a whole, the MOT trend is stable, with no advisory items progressively flagging wear in brakes, tyres, suspension, or corrosion, which is a reassuring indicator for a buyer. The recorded mileage of 13,292 miles against a 2017 registration equates to roughly 1,477 miles per year over nine years, which is exceptionally low and substantially below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 mile annual average for a car of this age. The MOT records show a long gap between the 2020 and 2022 tests followed by fairly consistent annual submissions from 2021 onwards, suggesting the vehicle may have spent extended periods either garaged or used very sparingly. Low annual mileage reduces wear on major mechanical components such as the clutch, brake pads, and drivetrain, but it introduces a different set of risks associated with standing and calendar-based degradation that warrant careful physical inspection rather than relying solely on the clean MOT history. Given the low usage pattern, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to age-related deterioration that annual mileage-driven MOT testing will not necessarily detect. Tyres more than five years old commonly suffer sidewall perishing and cracking from UV exposure, even if the tread depth remains legal, so the DOT date codes should be checked and any hardened or crazed rubber treated as grounds for replacement regardless of remaining tread. Brake discs that have sat idle will surface corrode and can cause brake shudder, judder, or pulling on the first few applications, so a thorough test drive from cold should be conducted with emphasis on smooth progressive braking to feel for vibration or any binding caliper that fails to release. The 12V battery is another frequent casualty of short-trip and infrequent use, so load-testing the battery and inspecting the alternator charging behaviour is sensible, as is checking that the diesel particulate filter, if fitted, has had sufficient sustained running to complete passive regeneration cycles without warning lights appearing. Fluid and service-based maintenance should also be considered on a calendar basis rather than purely on mileage. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades irrespective of use, typically requiring replacement every two to three years to prevent internal corrosion of the braking system and to maintain boiling point under heavy use; the original service book should be examined for evidence of this work. Coolant, gearbox oil, and the timing belt replacement interval, which on the Yeti platform is a time-and-mileage based service often due at nine years, should be verified irrespective of the low odometer reading. A final check worth performing is to lift any interior or underbonnet trim for signs of rodent nesting or perished rubber hoses, as vehicles that stand for long periods in garages are prone to such issues, and to confirm that the full Skoda service history is present and stamped, since a low-mileage car with gaps in servicing history can conceal deferred maintenance that the MOT alone will not expose.