2017 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · SC67 AOL

A clean five-year run of MOT passes with not a single advisory or failure on the record speaks strongly to the structural and mechanical integrity of this 2017 Skoda Yeti. The most recent assessment on 30 December 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the outcome of every test stretching back to December 2021. With five consecutive clean passes and zero advisories flagged across that period, there is no pattern of wear developing on components such as suspension arms, brake pipes, bushes, or exhaust mountings, which often begin to show minor defects on vehicles of this age. The absence of corrosion advisories on the underside, subframe, or brake lines is particularly reassuring given the Yeti's known susceptibility to surface corrosion in colder operating conditions. This represents one of the cleanest MOT histories possible for a nine-year-old vehicle, suggesting the car is mechanically sound to a degree well above the category average. Covering 70,149 miles over approximately nine years equates to an average annual mileage of around 7,800 miles, which sits squarely within the expected band for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record, indicating continuous road use rather than periods of the vehicle being laid up, which is beneficial for components prone to deterioration during inactivity such as brake calipers, drivetrain seals, and suspension bushes. The mileage accumulation appears steady and consistent year on year, showing no sudden spikes or anomalies that might suggest heavy-duty use, towing, or high-speed motorway mileage. This kind of consistent, moderate usage typically correlates with even wear on consumables and a drivetrain that has not been subjected to excessive thermal or load stress. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged by the DVSA as approaching the failure threshold, but the standard pre-purchase checks still apply. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the front suspension for any knocking or clonking over uneven road surfaces, as the Yeti uses a torsion beam rear and McPherson strut front arrangement whose top mounts and lower wishbone bushes are common wear items even when not yet flagged. Listen for any clonking from the rear anti-roll bar bushes, which degrade gradually with age, and check for uneven tyre wear on the inner edges, as worn rear trailing arm bushes can introduce slight camber changes. Through tight corners, a vague or wandering steering feel may indicate worn front strut bearings, while a slight judder under firm braking would point to disc warpage, a common issue on Yetis that have seen regular urban use. Given the diesel or petrol engine option fitted, a cold start is worth observing for excessive smoke or any oil light residue, and the underbonk area should be inspected for signs of oil misting around the cam cover or sump gasket, both typical sealing points on higher-mileage TSI and TDI units. The exhaust system should be checked visually for corrosion at the joints and mounting rubbers, particularly around the rear silencer mounting, while a hand on each front wheel with the car jacked should confirm free rotation without binding caliper sliders. Test the electronic stability control and hill descent systems if fitted, as these are safety-critical features on the Yeti and not flagged in the MOT process. With the MOT history essentially flawless, the residual risks are limited to normal age-related wear on consumables, and a thorough test drive combined with a borescope inspection of the braking components would give any buyer a confident basis for proceeding.