2017 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · OW66 HHP

This 2017 Skoda Yeti presents an unblemished MOT record across five consecutive annual tests, with every examination from January 2022 through to the most recent pass on 21 January 2026 returning a clean sheet and zero advisories or defects. A five-year run without a single advisory is an unusually strong result for a nine-year-old vehicle, indicating that wear-related items such as tyres, brakes, suspension components, exhaust mounting, and corrosion-prone areas have consistently remained within test tolerances. The stability of this outcome year-on-year also suggests no progressive deterioration has been detected at test, which is reassuring given the mechanical complexity of the Yeti's rear multi-link suspension and the known vulnerability of its underbody and wheel arch corrosion points on earlier production runs. Prospective buyers should, however, treat this clean record as a starting point rather than a guarantee, because MOT testing is a snapshot of condition at the time and does not cover engine internals, clutch wear, or non-tested service items. With 62,303 miles recorded against a nine-year age, the Yeti has averaged approximately 6,900 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a car of this type and age. There are no gaps in the testing history, implying continuous road use with no extended periods off the road that might have masked deterioration or allowed components to seize through inactivity. Mileage accumulation appears steady and consistent, which is mechanically beneficial as it tends to keep seals, bushes, and drivetrain components regularly worked and lubricated rather than allowing them to dry out or degrade through standing. At this odometer reading, the 1.2 TSI or 2.0 TDI engines commonly fitted to this model will be approaching the upper end of their expected timing belt service interval (typically 60,000 to 80,000 miles depending on engine variant), so verification of belt and tensioner replacement documentation should be a priority. The mileage profile also places the clutch, dual-mass flywheel (on TDI manual variants), and turbocharger in a wear zone worth scrutinising. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the Yeti's known weak points regardless of the clean MOT record. The rear suspension employs multiple bushes and linkages that can perish silently and may not trigger an advisory until play becomes pronounced; during a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the rear axle over uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the rear end through tight corners. The front MacPherson struts and lower wishbone bushes should be checked for perished rubber by rocking each front wheel vertically and laterally at the bottom to detect play. Brake discs and pads, although not flagged in any test, should be inspected for lipping on the disc edges and measured for remaining friction material, as nine years of urban and mixed use will have consumed considerable lining. The underbody, including subframe mounts, suspension arms, and brake pipe runs along the chassis rails, warrants a thorough visual examination on a ramp for any surface corrosion that has not yet progressed to MOT failure level, particularly around the rear wheel arches and exhaust mounting areas where the Yeti is known to suffer. A careful road test should also cover symptoms not captured by MOT examination. With the engine fully warm, listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start from the TSI petrol unit, as the early-generation EA888 engines can exhibit chain stretch; on the TDI, monitor for any blue smoke on overrun or excessive black smoke under load which could indicate turbo or injector wear. The DSG automatic gearbox, if fitted, should be checked for smooth shifts and any hesitation or jerkiness between ratios, as mechatronic wear becomes more common beyond 60,000 miles. Steering response should be precise with no knocking through the rack over uneven surfaces, and the electronic parking brake should apply and release cleanly without warning lights. Finally, verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after start-up, that the air conditioning chills effectively (indicating system pressure and condenser health), and that the timing belt or chain service interval documentation is present and up to date, as this is the single most consequential scheduled maintenance item on a Yeti at this mileage.