2009 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · OY59 FDA

The vehicle was last presented for MOT testing on 5 June 2023, achieving a PASS with no advisories or defects recorded. Reviewing the DVSA history over the preceding years, the maintenance profile is mixed and warrants attention. A PASS with no advisories on the most recent test is a positive indicator, but the intervening records reveal a cluster of suspension component wear issues flagged in 2019 and 2020, alongside noted brake disc and under tray advisories in 2022. While the 2023 pass demonstrates that the more serious anti-roll bar ball joint and lower suspension arm defects were resolved prior to that test, the lingering advisories from earlier years suggest that this Yeti has historically experienced front suspension and brake wear at a level consistent with its high annual mileage. Overall, the pattern appears to be stabilising, but a prospective buyer should not assume the suspension components have been proactively refurbished; it is possible only the failed items were replaced to enable a pass. Recorded mileage stands at 169,482 miles on a 2009 vehicle, equating to roughly 9,970 miles per year, which is broadly typical for the platform. The MOT records suggest reasonably consistent annual usage rather than significant gaps or periods of standing, with tests at approximately twelve-month intervals and mileage progressing steadily between appointments. For a diesel Yeti of this vintage and distance, mechanical wear on the engine, clutch, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger, and drivetrain should be considered advanced. The high accumulated mileage correlates strongly with the recorded front suspension wear, brake disc degradation, and general advisories, all consistent with a vehicle that has been used as intended rather than garaged and sparingly driven. Given the front suspension ball joint and anti-roll bar wear documented in 2020, an in-person inspection of the front suspension is essential. The buyer should check for any clunks or knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to vague or wandering steering response that might indicate worn lower arm bushes or anti-roll bar links. The front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored at the last test in 2022, and although not classed as seriously weakened at that time, they are likely to have deteriorated further by now. On a test drive, listen for brake shudder under firm pedal application and verify the car stops squarely without pulling to either side; the condition of the brake fluid should also be confirmed regardless of the MOT result, as moisture absorption compromises braking over time. At seventeen years of age, even with relatively consistent usage, several age-related items merit inspection independent of the MOT history. Check the tyres for sidewall perishing or cracking from age, particularly noting the inner edge damage previously flagged on the nearside rear. Battery health on a vehicle of this age is a common failure point and should be load tested; similarly, inspect the timing belt service interval history, as the cambelt and water pump replacement schedule on this engine is critical given the accumulated mileage. Examine the rear brake discs for the corrosion previously noted, as discs corroded from light use or standing can cause juddering under braking. Finally, verify the under tray integrity, given the damage recorded in 2022, and ensure all fluid services including coolant, gearbox, and final drive oil have been performed at calendar-appropriate intervals, as neglect of these on a high-mileage Yeti can lead to costly component failures.