2017 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · GL66 WDA

The defining mechanical characteristic of this 2017 Skoda Yeti is a slowly accumulating series of front suspension advisories and minor cosmetic items, against an otherwise unbroken run of MOT passes. The most recent test on 5 January 2026 was recorded as a pass, with no failures anywhere in the recorded history, but three minor defects and one advisory were noted alongside the pass, including an offside rear tyre worn down to its legal limit on the inner edge. Looking at the broader trend, the early tests from 2019 through 2022 were entirely clean, the 2023 test introduced light oil misting on both front shock absorbers, and the two most recent tests have carried forward the same windscreen damage and rear reflector defect each year. The accumulating pattern of items, while not yet at failure level, suggests that the underlying wear items have been deferred rather than resolved. Mileage accumulation for this vehicle is broadly in line with what would be expected for a nine year old car, with 82,522 miles recorded against the implied odometer readings on successive tests, giving an annual rate of roughly 9,169 miles. There is no evidence of a multi year lay up or a sudden mileage spike between tests, and the progression appears consistent year on year, indicating regular rather than occasional use. For a vehicle of this age and mileage, the mechanical implication is normal consumption of wear items such as brake discs and pads, tyres, suspension bushes and engine ancillaries, rather than the accelerated wear associated with very high mileages or the drying and perishing of seals associated with long periods of standing. The fact that the same minor defects have been carried forward across consecutive tests, rather than being repaired during servicing, is worth noting but does not in itself point to any single component being at imminent risk of failure. For a prospective buyer, the front shock absorbers are the component most directly flagged by the record and warrant close attention on a physical inspection. The 2023 advisory recorded light oil misting on both front units, and the absence of any further mention in subsequent tests does not confirm the condition has improved, only that it did not cross the failure threshold. On a test drive, listen for clonks or rattles from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, and pay attention to excessive body roll through corners or prolonged vertical oscillation after a bump, both of which would suggest the dampers have lost effectiveness. With 82,000 miles covered, the front coil springs, top mounts and anti roll bar drop links should also be checked for cracking rubber, and the tracking should be verified given the offside rear inner edge wear noted on the most recent tyre advisory, which can also indicate a rear axle geometry or bush issue that warrants a rolling road check. The remaining items are lower priority but still merit a practical check. The damaged nearside non obligatory mirror and the cracked windscreen, carried forward across multiple tests, are cosmetic and legal rather than mechanical, but a replacement mirror glass or housing is inexpensive and worth resolving. The defective rear reflectors on both sides should be confirmed as still serviceable for MoT purposes. On the test drive, expect normal diesel or petrol turbo clutch and turbo behaviour consistent with the Yeti platform, and verify that there are no warning lights illuminated, that the brakes pull up straight without pedal judder, and that the steering is centred with no significant drift. The overall record indicates a car that has remained roadworthy throughout its life but is now entering the phase where front suspension refurbishment and a geometry check should be on the near term maintenance list.