2011 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · EN60 DLO

The 2011 Skoda Yeti presents a stable maintenance trend across its recorded MOT history, with the most recent test on 8 March 2024 at 182,997 miles passing without a single defect. The two preceding annual tests in February 2022 and March 2023 also passed clean, indicating a consistent pattern of passing without advisories or failures. This suggests the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy state, though the absence of any recorded faults does not guarantee the absence of wear beyond consumable items. The MOT certificate is now over two years expired, meaning the car has not been independently assessed since early 2024, and its current condition must be verified in person. Mileage accumulation has been notably high and steady. Between the February 2022 test at 147,686 miles and the March 2023 test at 165,811 miles, the Yeti covered 18,125 miles in just over a year. The following year, it added a further 17,186 miles to reach 182,997 miles by March 2024. This equates to an average of roughly 17,500 miles annually over that period, well above the typical 12,000-mile yearly average for a vehicle of this age. Such sustained high mileage accelerates wear on suspension bushes, shock absorbers, brake discs and pads, drivetrain components, and exhaust systems, even if the MOT record shows no failures. Given the age, the high mileage, and the gap since the last test, a buyer should commission a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Focus on the structural integrity of the underbody and sills for corrosion, the condition of coil springs and suspension arms, and the state of brake calipers for any sign of binding. Check the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration, and assess the tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, as these are consumables that degrade with both age and use. The clean MOT history is reassuring, but it does not replace a hands-on evaluation of a car that has worked hard for 183,000 miles and has not been tested in over two years.