2011 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · LM11 YLF

The 2011 Skoda Yeti presented for its most recent DVSA MOT on 22 June 2026 and achieved a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing a clearly stable maintenance trend. Reviewing the eight-year MOT history, the vehicle has passed every annual test without a single failure, and advisory notices have been confined to a single occasion in March 2021. That earlier test flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and a slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, but both items have not reappeared in any subsequent examination, suggesting they were addressed at the time rather than being indicative of systemic deterioration. The consistent pass record without repeat advisories points to a vehicle that has been conscientiously maintained over the years. With 133,235 miles accumulated over approximately fifteen years of age, the Yeti is recording around 8,882 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this vintage. There are no significant mileage gaps or unusual step changes between successive tests, indicating fairly regular use rather than extended periods of standing. This consistent annual usage is generally favourable mechanically, as regular running helps preserve drivetrain seals, prevents brake disc corrosion from prolonged immobility, and keeps the battery in a charged condition. The mileage, while above average for the sector, remains within the expected working range for a robust family crossover and the absence of MOT failures suggests the engine, transmission, and major mechanical assemblies have held up well under this duty cycle. For a prospective buyer, the clean recent MOT history means there are no specific defect recurrences to investigate, but the age and mileage warrant a thorough age-related inspection independent of the test record. Tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking or perishing, which can occur regardless of tread depth on a fifteen-year-old vehicle, and the production date stamped on the sidewall should be checked to ensure none are over six years old. The 12V battery is approaching the end of its typical service life and should be load-tested, while brake discs, despite not being flagged, should be inspected for corrosion ridges on the outer edges and the calipers checked for any binding that may have developed. Given the high mileage, particular attention should be paid during the test drive to any signs of clutch slip or judder, synchro wear in the manual gearbox, and a thorough check for oil leaks around the cam chain area and turbo oil feed lines characteristic of higher-mileage 2.0 TDi units. Finally, although the MOT advisories from 2021 have not recurred, it is prudent to verify that the rear brake pads and anti-roll bar drop link were replaced at the time and to inspect related components such as the rear caliper slide pins and the anti-roll bar bushes for wear. Listen for suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, particularly from the front, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering that could indicate worn top mounts or track rod ends. Time-based servicing items should be confirmed regardless of mileage, including the age of the coolant, brake fluid, and cambelt replacement interval, the latter being critical on the 2.0 TDi engine where manufacturer schedules typically require a cambelt change every four to five years. A full service history stamp verification, combined with a compression test and a thorough under-bry examination for corrosion on structural components given the Yeti's age, will provide confidence in this otherwise well-maintained example.