2014 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · GC14 XHD

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition, evidenced by a clean pass in the October 2025 test at 49,761 miles. The maintenance trend is currently stable following a period of noted minor defects in 2024. While the car previously showed issues with corrosion and leaking dampers, the absence of defects in the most recent inspection suggests that the owner has addressed identified concerns or that they have not progressed to failure point. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,147 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the decade, showing only a 3,942-mile increase between November 2024 and October 2025. However, the low mileage suggests the vehicle spends long periods stationary or rarely driven, which correlates with the recurring tyre-related advisories seen in the 2019 and 2020 tests where rubber perishing was noted despite low tread depth. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension and structural components flagged during the 2024 test. The corrosion on the nearside and offside rear suspension arms and the rear sub-frame requires close monitoring to ensure it does not transition into structural weakness. Additionally, the light misting on the front shock absorbers, which appeared in 2021, 2023, and 2024, should be checked for active leaks that could indicate the dampers are nearing failure. Given the age and low annual mileage, verifying the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking is also essential, as the record shows a history of rubber degradation.