2011 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · RO61 WPR

The 2011 Skoda Yeti currently holds a valid MOT, having passed its most recent test on 17 July 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded. The most recent test pass follows an immediately prior failure on the same date, which although recorded without listed defect detail, strongly suggests a minor issue was identified and rectified on site prior to re-presenting the vehicle for assessment. Reviewing the broader history, the vehicle has demonstrated a stable and consistent maintenance pattern, passing three consecutive tests in 2022, 2023, and 2024 without any recorded advisories or defects. This consistency indicates that the Yeti has been reasonably well maintained through its middle age, with no recurring mechanical concerns flagging on the DVSA records. Prospective buyers should, however, request sight of the failure documentation to satisfy themselves that the issue was properly resolved rather than a temporary fix. With 99,827 miles recorded over approximately fifteen years, this Yeti has covered an average of around 6,655 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests a balanced pattern of regular use rather than extreme low or high mileage extremes. This average usage profile is generally favourable, as it implies the vehicle has been driven sufficiently to keep mechanical components, seals, and lubricants active and functional, without the excessive wear associated with very high annual mileages. The relatively modest annual figure also means that some calendar-based degradation, particularly of rubber components, fluids, and battery, may be more relevant than wear-based concerns, and buyers should weight their inspection accordingly. Given the absence of any documented advisories in the MOT history, the most prudent approach for a prospective buyer is to carry out a thorough age-related inspection focusing on time-sensitive deterioration rather than recorded mechanical defects. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles of this vintage regardless of tread depth, and the spare or repair kit should be checked for serviceability. The braking system warrants careful scrutiny, as standing periods combined with caliper slide pins can lead to binding, particularly during wet weather, and the brake discs may show significant surface corrosion or lipping that would not necessarily be flagged as an MOT failure but could affect performance and pedal feel. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Yeti is known for wear in the front lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links around this mileage. Beyond the mechanical inspection, several time-based service items deserve particular attention on a fifteen-year-old Yeti approaching 100,000 miles. The 12V battery is likely approaching the end of its functional life and should be load tested, particularly if the vehicle has been used primarily for short journeys. The cambelt, if not already replaced within the last five years or so, is now overdue for renewal on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, and the timing belt, tensioners, water pump, and auxiliary drive belt should be inspected and replaced as a precaution. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if applicable degrade with time and should be sampled or replaced according to manufacturer schedules. Finally, the underside should be examined for corrosion, particularly around the rear axle beam, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting points, while the oil should be checked for any signs of emulsification or metal contamination, all of which are sensible precautions for a well-travelled but otherwise well-documented vehicle.