2014 Skoda Yeti 1.6L Diesel · G8 LBW

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 23 July 2026 at 102 152 miles, carrying only two advisories: the nearside front suspension arm ball joint exhibits slight play (5.3.4 (a)(i)) and the nearside front outer tyre shows a wall damage (5.2.3 (d)(ii)). The earlier record shows a clear improvement; a serious shock‑absorber fluid leak and rear‑inner brake‑pad wear caused a failure in July 2019, while subsequent tests have recorded only minor wear items such as thin brake pads, deteriorated anti‑roll‑bar dust covers and a light oil mist on the front shock absorbers. By July 2026 the only remaining faults are low‑level suspension play and a tyre wall blemish, indicating the maintenance trend is stabilising and the vehicle is now within acceptable roadworthiness limits. Mileage accumulation over the vehicle’s life has been fairly steady at roughly 8 500 miles per year, which matches the typical usage pattern for a 12‑year‑old model. The annual mileage jumps are consistent: from 81 019 miles in July 2023 to 89 085 miles in July 2024 (+8 066 miles), then to 96 418 miles in July 2025 (+7 333 miles), and finally to 102 152 miles in July 2026 (+5 734 miles). The recent 12‑month increase is slightly lower, suggesting a modest reduction in usage, but there are no significant gaps in the MOT history that would raise concerns about neglected testing. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry for excessive ball‑joint play, examine the nearside front tyre for wall damage and ensure proper inflation, and check the brake‑pad condition on both front and rear axles, given the history of thin pads and a past rear‑inner wear advisory. The front shock absorbers must be examined for fluid leaks, the anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust covers for deterioration, and the front drive‑shaft CV boot for cracking, as these components showed wear in earlier tests. Finally, a thorough visual check for corrosion, rust on the chassis and exhaust‑system condition is advisable, given the vehicle’s age and mileage.