2015 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · FG15 KPR

The 2015 Skoda Yeti presents a mixed maintenance picture heading into its most recent MOT. The March 2026 pass at 82,225 miles is reassuring on the surface, yet the record reveals a pattern of recurring suspension and braking faults that a buyer should treat seriously. The overall trend is one of gradual wear rather than catastrophic neglect, but several flagged items have persisted across multiple tests, suggesting underlying components are reaching the end of their serviceable life. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old vehicle. From 70,176 miles in March 2023 to 76,097 miles in March 2024, then 79,518 miles by March 2025, and finally 82,225 miles in March 2026, the annual accumulation sits between roughly 3,400 and 6,000 miles per year, averaging close to 7,500 miles annually. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the MOT schedule itself is regular, with tests booked each spring. The data is clean and complete, which at least indicates the previous keeper kept the car tested on time. The most pressing concern is the suspension. The offside front suspension arm rear bush has been flagged as worn in every single test from March 2023 through March 2026, a three-year run that points to a component that has never been replaced despite repeated advisories. In the March 2025 failure, both rear lower suspension arms were found corroded and seriously weakened, a structural issue that the car passed only a year later in March 2026 with no corresponding advisory, implying replacement. However, the 2025 test also noted general age-related corrosion across suspension components, and the nearside front shock absorber has shown a light oil misting in both 2025 and 2026. A buyer should have the underside inspected carefully, paying close attention to the condition of all suspension arms, bushes, and shock absorbers, as well as any signs of fresh coatings that might mask corrosion. The braking system also warrants close scrutiny. The March 2025 failure flagged an offside rear brake caliper with restricted free movement on the handbrake lever, an inoperative parking brake on one side, and overall parking brake efficiency below requirements. These issues were resolved before the 2026 pass, but the root cause of binding calipers on a vehicle of this age and mileage often points to seized guide pins or deteriorating handbrake cables. A test drive should include a firm application of the parking brake on a gradient and a check for uneven braking or dragging. The windscreen chips noted in 2024 and 2025 remain a minor cosmetic concern unless they have spread or begun to affect the driver's line of sight.