2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · LS16 LKO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift towards developing wear-related defects. While the car maintained a clean record between 2022 and 2024, the January 2026 test at 66,696 miles introduced multiple advisories. The appearance of worn bushes on both front suspension arms and corrosion on the rear components suggests that the vehicle is beginning to show age-related degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 7,000 miles between the January 2025 test at 59,324 miles and the January 2026 test at 66,696 miles. This low annual mileage often explains the lack of mechanical failures in previous years, but can also contribute to accelerated corrosion of rubber components and metal surfaces if the vehicle sits for long periods rather than undergoing high-frequency motorway use. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The tester flagged worn movement in both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes, which will eventually lead to steering instability and clunking noises over uneven surfaces. The rear assembly requires close attention due to the reported corrosion on the suspension arms and the nearside rear coil spring. While these were not yet structural failure points, the presence of rust on a coil spring is a high-risk factor for snapping if the corrosion continues to thin the metal.