2015 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · OU15 NVR

The 2015 Skoda Yeti presents a stable but ageing mechanical picture, passing its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 123,498 miles. That test confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, yet the advisory pattern reveals a car requiring attentive ongoing maintenance rather than one that has been cosseted. Corrosion advisories on the rear sub-frame and both rear lower suspension arms appeared in the October 2025 pass, and the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has shown slight play in three consecutive tests since September 2024. This is not a worsening failure, but it is a persistent wear point that a buyer should budget for. The front inner tyres were worn to the legal limit on both sides at the most recent test, indicating either alignment issues or a neglect of tyre rotation and replacement intervals. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 11,227 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests consistent use rather than long periods of standing. The record shows a gap between October 2023 and September 2024, covering approximately 4,375 miles in eleven months, followed by a jump to 123,498 miles by October 2025, adding 3,381 miles in just over a year. No alarming gaps or sudden drops appear in the data, and the MOT entries are current, with the most recent test dated only eight months before today's date of 17 June 2026. The vehicle has not yet reached its next due test date, but a fresh MOT should be a condition of any purchase given the age and corrosion history. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear sub-frame and lower suspension arms, where corrosion has been flagged repeatedly. Surface rust noted as not seriously weakened in 2025 can progress rapidly on a twelve-year-old vehicle, particularly if winter road salt exposure continues. The rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play warrants a pry-bar check, as this component connects directly to handling stability. Brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in multiple tests from 2023 through 2025, suggesting the vehicle may have been driven in a manner or environment that accelerates disc wear. Inspect for lipping, scoring depth, and heat discolouration on all four corners. The TPMS fault appeared in both 2023 and 2024 failures and was rectified before the 2025 pass, but a diagnostic scan should confirm no stored fault codes remain. Tyre condition and alignment deserve close scrutiny as well. Inner edge wear on both front tyres at the October 2025 test points to toe misalignment or worn suspension geometry components. Check the inner sidewalls of all four tyres for feathering or scalloped wear patterns. The front brake pads were not flagged as critical in the most recent test, but given the history of rear pad wear indicators triggering failures in 2023 and 2024, confirm pad thickness across all axles. This is a mechanically sound vehicle with a documented service history, but its age and the recurring corrosion advisories mean a thorough underbody inspection is essential before committing to purchase.