2014 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · GF64 CXT

The Skoda Yeti currently holds a valid MOT certificate, having passed on 24 June 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded. The most recent failure on 20 June 2025, also with no defects noted, is a notable irregularity and most likely reflects a late presentation of a vehicle that was subsequently tested and passed four days later, or an aborted test due to administrative or document issues rather than mechanical failure. Looking at the broader history, the vehicle has passed consecutive tests on 8 June 2023, 13 June 2024, 20 June 2022, and 24 June 2025, all without recorded defects, indicating a stable and well-maintained mechanical condition from a regulatory standpoint. There is no evidence of worsening trends, recurring advisories, or progressive deterioration, which is reassuring for a prospective buyer. The absence of any structural corrosion, brake, tyre, suspension, or exhaust advisories suggests the previous owner addressed maintenance promptly. With 43,687 miles recorded over approximately twelve years, the Yeti averages around 3,641 miles annually, which is considerably below the typical mileage for a vehicle of this age and points to either limited daily use or extended periods of standing. Low annual mileage such as this reduces wear on major drivetrain components, including the engine, clutch, and gearbox, but it introduces a different set of age-related concerns. Long periods of inactivity can lead to corrosion on brake discs, binding or seized calipers, deterioration of rubber and plastic components, and moisture accumulation in fluids. The buyer should therefore interpret the low mileage not as an unqualified positive, but as a signal to inspect for the typical effects of underuse combined with calendar ageing. Given the clean MOT history and low recorded mileage, a prospective buyer should focus on a thorough physical inspection rather than relying solely on the test record. Tyres should be examined carefully for sidewall perishing and cracking, as twelve-year-old rubber compounds degrade regardless of tread depth, and replacement may be necessary even if the tyres appear serviceable. The brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion and pitting, particularly around the outer edges, and the calipers should be checked for smooth operation, as seized sliding pins are common on lightly used vehicles. The 12V battery is likely nearing the end of its service life and should be load-tested, while all fluids, including engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and if applicable, automatic transmission fluid, should be assessed against time-based service intervals rather than mileage alone, as brake fluid in particular is hygroscopic and degrades every two to three years regardless of use. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces, which may indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or coil spring seats that are difficult to identify on an MOT but common on ageing vehicles. Brake pedal feel should be firm, with no pulling to either side under steady application, and the handbrake should hold firmly on an incline, as a weak handbrake often points to rear caliper seizure from disuse. The engine should start promptly from cold without excessive smoke, and the cooling system should reach operating temperature without fluctuation, suggesting a healthy thermostat and no air ingress. Finally, the service book should be examined to confirm regular oil and filter changes have been carried out at appropriate intervals, and any timing belt or cam belt replacement documentation verified, as these are time-sensitive items on a 2014 vehicle regardless of its modest mileage.