2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · PY14 OKA

This 2014 Skoda Yeti presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 18 March 2026 at 70,272 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects. Every recorded test in the available history, spanning from August 2022 through March 2026, has passed without a single advisory or failure point. That is five consecutive clean MOTs across nearly four years. There is no evidence of any recurring fault, no pattern of deterioration, and no suggestion of deferred maintenance. The vehicle has been consistently roadworthy throughout the documented period. The mileage profile tells a clear story. At roughly 70,272 miles from a 2014 registration, the Yeti has covered approximately 5,856 miles per year, placing it well below the UK average. The annual increments are steady and evenly distributed. Between the August 2022 test at 51,119 miles and the August 2023 test at 54,768 miles, the vehicle added 3,649 miles. From August 2023 to April 2024, it gained 2,343 miles over roughly seven months. The jump from April 2024 at 57,111 miles to April 2025 at 62,981 miles represents 5,870 miles in a full year, and the final interval to March 2026 at 70,272 miles accounts for 7,291 miles over eleven months. That last period shows a modest uptick in usage, but nothing abrupt or alarming. There are no suspicious gaps in the test record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended durations. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend long periods stationary can develop issues that MOTs do not always catch. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers can perish from age and lack of use rather than mileage. Tyre sidewalls should be checked for perishing and date codes, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. Brake discs and calipers can surface-corrode during prolonged parking, leading to judder or binding that may not manifest during a brief MOT road test. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points, box sections, and brake lines, as twelve-year-old steel components are vulnerable even on low-mileage cars. A test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any latent suspension clunks or steering irregularities that a stationary inspection cannot detect. The MOT record itself is as strong as any buyer could reasonably hope for. Five consecutive clean passes with no advisories is uncommon and suggests attentive previous ownership. The low, consistent mileage further supports the case for a vehicle that has been gently used rather than neglected. The primary risk with a car of this age and mileage profile is not accumulated wear but rather age-related deterioration of rubber, seals, and corrosion-prone metalwork. A pre-purchase inspection focused on those areas, combined with a careful test drive, would be the prudent final step before committing.