2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · LS16 LKL

The 2016 Skoda Yeti presents a stable and largely reassuring mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 29 January 2026, where it passed at 71,629 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, as the vehicle has recorded three consecutive passes since a single failure in January 2024. That failure, for an offside headlamp aim too low, was a minor electrical and alignment issue rather than a structural or mechanical defect, and it was rectified on the same day. The current certificate, however, carries four advisories relating to the front tyres, indicating that basic consumable upkeep has been deferred in the short term. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,163 miles per year is entirely typical for a vehicle of this age and does not suggest either unusually light use or punishing high-mileage work. The record shows a consistent annual test pattern, with tests clustered around late January each year between 2023 and 2026, and no significant gaps in the testing history. The mileage progression from 54,008 in January 2023 to 71,629 in January 2026 reflects steady, predictable use over three years, with no sudden jumps that might indicate long periods of neglect or, conversely, aggressive high-mileage driving. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front tyres before purchase. The January 2026 advisories flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges, with the offside also noted as slightly damaged or perishing and carrying a cut. Edge wear on both fronts points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes, so a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry and bush condition is advisable. The perishing and cut on the offside tyre raise questions about kerb damage or prolonged underinflation, which can accelerate sidewall degradation. Beyond the tyres, the clean MOT history since 2024 suggests no recurring mechanical faults, but the advisories on the most recent test indicate the vehicle may have been driven harder or maintained less attentively in the months leading up to January 2026. A test drive should focus on any pulling under braking, uneven braking feel, or steering vibration, all of which could point to worn calipers, warbed brake discs, or deteriorating suspension components not yet severe enough to trigger a formal failure. The vehicle's structural integrity appears sound based on the absence of corrosion-related advisories across all recorded tests, but a physical underbody inspection remains prudent given its age.