2014 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · MT14 TFN

The 2014 Skoda Yeti presents a broadly stable maintenance picture at its most recent MOT on 8 October 2025, recording a clean pass at 70,071 miles with zero defects. That clean sheet is a positive indicator, though it sits against a backdrop of recurring front-end issues earlier in 2023 that suggest the previous owner allowed minor faults to accumulate between tests rather than addressing them proactively. The overall trend is one of resolution rather than ongoing deterioration, with the most recent two annual tests showing no new advisories or failures. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Across roughly twelve years, the car has covered approximately 5,839 miles per year, well below the UK average. Between the October 2024 test at 67,814 miles and the October 2025 test at 70,071 miles, just 2,257 miles were added over a full twelve-month period, indicating the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary. Low annual mileage can preserve mechanical components in some respects, but it also raises questions about brake corrosion from sitting, tyre perishing from age rather than wear, and whether fluid changes were carried out on time rather than on condition. The 2023 test history reveals a cluster of front-end defects that a buyer should examine closely. The offside front tyre appeared on both the failed test of 13 October 2023 and the passed retest of 23 October 2023 with wear close to the legal limit and edge wear, suggesting alignment or suspension geometry issues rather than simple neglect. Both front shock absorbers were flagged for light oil misting in the July 2023 test, an advisory that indicates early seal degradation. While these items were not flagged in subsequent tests, a physical inspection of the front suspension, including coil springs, top mounts, and drop links, is advisable to confirm no deterioration has progressed beyond the advisory stage. The nearside front bumper damage noted in the October 2023 failure also warrants a close visual check for underlying structural impact or poor-quality repair work. Brake and underside condition deserve particular attention given the vehicle's low mileage and the note that under trays were fitted during the October 2024 test, obscuring components from the tester's view. A buyer should request removal of any under trays to inspect brake discs, calipers, flexible hoses, and subframe mounting points for corrosion or seized components that can develop on a car that sits unused for long periods. Tyre age across all four wheels should be checked via DOT date codes, as rubber perishes with time regardless of tread depth. The exhaust system and its mountings should also be examined for corrosion, especially if the vehicle has spent time stationary in damp conditions.