2014 Skoda Yeti 1.6L Diesel · FV14 MMX

The March 2026 MOT at 81,778 miles passed, confirming roadworthiness, yet the March 2026 failure recorded just one day earlier highlighted a broken offside front coil spring, rear brake pads under 1.5 mm, and an illegible registration plate, showing that remedial work was undertaken before the latest inspection. The mileage record shows a steady rise from 12,199 miles in the 2017 test to 81,778 miles in March 2026, averaging about 6,800 miles per year. The jump from 67,952 miles in March 2024 to 74,486 miles in March 2025 represents roughly 6,500 miles accumulated in a single year, which aligns with normal usage for a 12‑year‑old vehicle. No significant gaps appear in the data. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension arm pins and bushes, which have been flagged repeatedly, and verify the integrity of the offside front coil spring after the 2026 fracture. Brake condition must be examined, given the worn front discs and the 2026 failure of rear pads below the 1.5 mm limit. The insecure exhaust clamp noted in the March 2024 test should be checked for proper mounting, and tyre condition should be assessed given earlier perishing reports. These points reflect the recurring mechanical concerns highlighted in the MOT history.