2010 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · OY10 XAE

This Yeti presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, supported by a clean pass recorded on 6 January 2026 at 88,732 miles. The maintenance trend is one of steady deterioration rather than acute failure. Front suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn at every test since January 2023, yet none have ever resulted in excessive movement, indicating slow, predictable wear rather than sudden collapse. A fractured nearside front coil spring identified in the January 2025 failure was rectified ahead of the retest the following day, demonstrating that major defects are being addressed when legally required. The most recent test confirms the car remains roadworthy, though four separate suspension bush advisories and a minor oil leak persist. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2010 vehicle. Covering just 2,409 miles between January 2025 and January 2026, and only 9,390 miles across the full five-year record from 79,342 to 88,732, this Yeti has averaged roughly 5,500 miles annually over its life. Such light use typically reduces wear on drivetrain and braking components, yet the suspension bushes have deteriorated regardless, suggesting age-related perishing of rubber components rather than mileage-driven mechanical fatigue. The January 2025 failure and retest occurring on consecutive days at identical mileage confirms the car was stationary between tests, likely undergoing repair rather than accumulating distance. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assemblies. Repeated advisories for worn arm bushes on both sides, combined with the previously fractured coil spring, warrant close examination of the lower arms, strut mounts, and spring seats for cracking or corrosion. The persistent minor oil leak noted across multiple tests deserves underbonnet scrutiny, particularly around the rocker cover gasket and camshaft oil seals common to this era of Skoda 1.2 and 1.4 TSI engines. Check the rear anti-roll bar D-bushes for play and inspect the nearside front wing area for unrepaired damage that may have allowed moisture ingress into structural panels. Brake components appear unblemished in the record, but a road test should verify caliper slide pin freedom and disc condition given the low mileage may have encouraged standing corrosion. The rear wheel bearing that was flagged as rough in 2025 has since cleared, yet any grinding or vibration at speed warrants immediate further investigation.