2013 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · PM52 CMM

A pattern of front suspension wear, brake disc surface deterioration and tyre ageing dominates the recorded DVSA history of this 2013 Skoda Yeti, with the most recent pass on 10 September 2025 carrying advisories for both front brake discs being pitted and scored, both rear brake discs in similar condition, and rear brake pads noted as wearing thin. One major defect has been recorded: a nearside front suspension arm pin or bush that was classified as excessively worn at the 20 September 2024 test, which resulted in a failure before a same-day retest recorded a pass with the offside counterpart noted as worn but within tolerance. Tyre-related advisories have recurred across multiple years, with front pair wear flagged in 2019 and again in 2023, and rear tyres flagged for perishing or cracking in 2022 and 2023. The overall trend is one of stable roadworthiness at test time but with a consistent cluster of mechanical items wearing through service life, none of which have escalated into a second major failure within the recorded record. At 39,053 miles over approximately 13 years, the recorded accumulation averages around 3,004 miles annually, which is below typical usage for a car of this age. MOT tests are documented annually from 2019 through 2025 with no apparent gaps in testing, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use on the road rather than being laid up. Low annual mileage reduces wear on internal drivetrain components and the engine itself but places greater relative stress on items that degrade with age rather than distance, including rubber components, brake discs that corrode and pit through infrequent use, suspension bushes that deteriorate through oxidation, and tyres that perish through environmental exposure. The recurring brake disc advisories and tyre perishing notes in particular are consistent with a lightly driven car where components age faster than they wear. For a prospective buyer, the nearside front suspension arm pin or bush flagged as excessively worn in 2024 is the priority mechanical concern, as the offside was simultaneously noted as worn though still within tolerance, indicating the front suspension bush assembly is likely to require replacement in the near future. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps, rough tarmac or during full-lock manoeuvres, and feel for imprecise steering response or vibration through the wheel that could point to the bush having further deteriorated since the advisory was issued. The vehicle should also be raised for a physical inspection of the front subframe mounting area and all visible suspension arms for any surface corrosion, as Skoda Yetis of this era are known to develop corrosion around front suspension components. The brake-related advisories from the 2025 test warrant direct attention. Both front and both rear brake discs have now been recorded as pitted or scored, which on a low-mileage vehicle typically reflects surface corrosion from infrequent use rather than pad wear, but the rear brake pads are also noted as wearing thin and should be expected to need replacement imminently. During a test drive, feel for any vibration or judder through the brake pedal under firm application, listen for scraping or grinding noises that suggest pads are running against corroded disc surfaces, and check that the vehicle pulls straight under braking rather than indicating a binding or seized caliper. The recurring tyre advisories for cracking and perishing on the rear pair should also be confirmed resolved with fresh rubber fitted, as aged tyres compromise grip regardless of remaining tread depth, and the front edge-wear pattern noted in 2023 should be checked by a tyre specialist to rule out any tracking or camber issue that contributed to uneven wear.