2014 Skoda Yeti 1.6L Diesel · KY64 EXR

The 2014 Skoda Yeti presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 29 October 2025 at 43,130 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a recurring pattern of front tyre wear has persisted across multiple tests. In the October 2025 test, the tester flagged both the offside and nearside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit, with the offside showing inner edge balding and the nearside edges wearing low. This is not a new issue. The same nearside front tyre was flagged in the November 2023 test at 39,739 miles, suggesting a long-standing alignment or suspension geometry concern that has not been permanently resolved. The vehicle passed cleanly in October 2024 and October 2022, and the only other recorded defect was rear brake pads wearing thin in November 2021 at 37,293 miles, which was evidently addressed at the time. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Over roughly twelve years, the odometer has advanced just 43,130 miles, averaging approximately 3,594 miles per year. The annual increments between tests are consistent, with 1,942 miles added between October 2024 and October 2025, 1,415 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and 1,415 miles between October 2022 and October 2023. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record. Such low annual use typically reduces wear on drivetrain and braking components, but prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own risks, including flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber bushes or seals. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering geometry before purchase. The repeated inner and edge wear on the front tyres across at least two MOT cycles points to possible worn suspension bushes, a tracking misalignment, or a damaged front subframe component. A four-wheel alignment check and a physical inspection of the front lower arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links would be prudent. The rear brake pad advisory from 2021 was resolved, but given the low mileage and potential for corrosion on a lightly used vehicle, the rear calipers and handbrake mechanism should be checked for binding. The exhaust system and underbody should also be inspected for surface corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles that sit unused for extended periods can develop moisture-related rust in areas that higher-mileage cars keep dried through regular heat cycles.