2013 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · FP63 FXB

A consistently clean MOT history across the recorded tests demonstrates that this Yeti has maintained a sound baseline of roadworthiness through its twelfth year on the road, with the most recent test on 28 November 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded. This pattern of unblemished results across four consecutive passes (with a single retest scenario following a December 2023 entry) indicates that the vehicle has not been flagged for the typical wear items that would normally surface at this age and mileage, such as corroded brake lines, worn suspension components, exhaust integrity issues, or structural advisories. The absence of advisories is particularly notable for a 2013 Yeti at over 134,000 miles, as suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and brake discs/pads commonly draw attention by this point. A retest following the 4 December 2023 entry suggests a minor issue was identified and rectified promptly between the two dates, which is a normal occurrence rather than a cause for concern in itself. With 134,733 miles recorded across roughly 13 years, this Yeti has covered approximately 10,364 miles annually, a rate that sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest the car was laid up off-road for any prolonged period, which is reassuring for components like brake discs (where surface corrosion develops rapidly during inactivity), tyres (which suffer flat-spotting and perishing when stored under load), and the 12V battery. The mileage progression appears steady and consistent, indicating regular use rather than the intermittent short-trip pattern that can accelerate wear on clutches, dual-mass flywheels, timing chains, and turbochargers through cold-start cycling and oil that never reaches full operating temperature. Given the high accumulated mileage, even in the absence of recorded advisories, particular attention should be paid during any inspection and test drive to the areas most likely to require attention on a Yeti of this vintage and odometer reading. The EA888 1.2 TSI or 2.0 TDI engines fitted to this generation can develop timing chain stretch on the higher-output petrol variants, so listen for a rattle on cold start that disappears once oil pressure rises, and check for any timing cover weep or oil misting around the cam chain area. The DSG automatic gearbox (DQ200 dry-clutch unit) is known for mechatronic and clutch wear symptoms at this mileage; on a test drive, feel for shudder on slow pull-aways, delayed engagement when selecting drive or reverse, and any flickering gear selection indicator. Turbo actuator function should be assessed by checking for boost response delay, overboost fault codes, or excessive smoke under load. Suspension and underbody condition warrant close scrutiny despite the clean MOT record, as corrosion-related advisories can emerge rapidly between tests on a 13-year-old vehicle exposed to winter road salt. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts; a knocking from the rear can point to trailing arm bushes, a known Yeti weakness. Steering should feel precise without vagueness around the straight-ahead position, and the car should track true without pull, which would suggest worn front suspension geometry or unevenly worn brake components. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive without excessive travel, and there should be no grinding or scraping from the calipers, which on this generation Yeti can suffer from seized slider pins. Finally, inspect the underbody and around the wheel arches for any surface corrosion that may not yet have reached the threshold for MOT advisories but could progress before the next test, particularly around the rear axle, subframe mounting points, and the exhaust system, where the downpipe and heat shield areas commonly show early deterioration.