2017 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · RB02 RTB

The 2017 Skoda Yeti presented for MOT testing on 16 February 2026 and achieved a Pass outcome with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. This continues an unbroken sequence of clean test results extending back to 2022, with each annual examination returning a straightforward pass and no items flagged for advisory attention. The absence of recurring advisories relating to suspension components, braking system wear, exhaust integrity, or corrosion is a positive indicator and suggests that the vehicle has been subject to either conscientious routine maintenance or, alternatively, relatively light use that has not yet pushed consumable components to their advisory thresholds. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable, and there is no evidence in the MOT history of deterioration or progressive mechanical concern that would warrant immediate concern based solely on the recorded test data. With 66,076 miles recorded against a vehicle of approximately nine years of age, this Yeti is averaging around 7,342 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a family-oriented SUV of its vintage and not indicative of either excessive motorway mileage or extended periods of standing unused. The mileage progression appears consistent and there are no unusual gaps or sudden accumulations recorded between tests, suggesting regular if modest use. From a mechanical standpoint, this level of annual mileage is generally kind to major drivetrain components such as the engine, gearbox, and clutch, while still being sufficient to keep seals, bearings, and brake system components adequately exercised to prevent the corrosion and binding issues that can afflict very low mileage or stored vehicles. The recorded odometer readings therefore paint a picture of a normally utilised car rather than one suffering from either neglect or excessive wear. Given the clean MOT history and average annual mileage, there are nevertheless several age- and calendar-related items that warrant physical inspection prior to purchase. The vehicle is now nine years old, and regardless of low wear on mechanical components, rubber and polymer parts degrade with time. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing, cracking, or ozone damage, and the production date code on the sidewall checked, as tyres older than five or six years can suffer structural deterioration even with adequate tread depth. The 12V battery is a particularly common failure point on vehicles of this age, so its age, resting voltage, and the condition of the terminals and mounting should be verified, and a load test ideally conducted. Similarly, all under-bonnet and under-belly flexible hoses, drive belt auxiliaries, and suspension gaiters should be visually inspected for perishing or hardening. Given the vehicle's age, the buyer should also satisfy themselves that time-based servicing has been carried out regardless of the mileage accrued. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if fitted all degrade chemically over calendar years and require replacement on schedules that are independent of odometer readings, typically every two to four years depending on manufacturer specification. Service book stamps or digital service records should be examined to confirm that such interval-based maintenance has been performed. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the suspension for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces that could indicate worn bushes or coil spring seats, the brakes for any shudder, pull, or binding suggesting corroded discs or seized caliper slides from periods of light use, and the steering for any vagueness or uneven self-centring. A thorough underside inspection on a ramp to check for surface corrosion, exhaust mounting integrity, and any fluid seepage from the engine, gearbox, or rear differential would also be highly advisable for a vehicle approaching the decade mark.