2011 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · SL11 YVO

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive-only repairs rather than preventative upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 139,563 miles, this followed a significant failure just one mile prior involving multiple mechanical defects. The record shows a pattern of deteriorating suspension components, specifically regarding fractured coil springs, worn ball joints, and perished bushes. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they reach the point of legal failure rather than monitoring for early signs of wear. At 139,563 miles, the Yeti has averaged approximately 9,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. However, there is a notable gap in the data between February 2023 at 100,587 miles and September 2024 at 121,632 miles. During this 21,000-mile interval, the vehicle transitioned from a clean record to a comprehensive failure involving structural corrosion, indicating a period of heavy use or potential neglect of the under-chriage components. A buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the rear suspension arms. The 2024 failure flagged excessive corrosion on the spring carriers as imminent failure, and although this was supposedly rectified, the 2025 advisory for perished trailing arm bushes and worn swivel pins indicates that rust-related degradation remains an active area of concern. Additionally, the recurring issue of fluctuating front brakes across both 2024 and 2025 suggests thin or warped brake discs that likely require replacement soon to ensure consistent stopping performance.