2015 Skoda Yeti 1.2L Petrol · SM64 XON

The 2015 Skoda Yeti presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 31 March 2026 at 89,153 miles with zero defects recorded. That recent pass is significant. It indicates the vehicle has moved beyond the minor suspension and tyre wear noted in previous years and is currently presenting as mechanically sound through the DVSA testing standard. The trajectory from advisories in 2025 to a flawless 2026 test suggests recent, effective attention to front-end components and tyre condition. The mileage accumulation of approximately 8,100 miles per year is typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle and does not raise immediate concern. However, examining the intervals reveals a notable gap. Between the April 2024 test at 74,060 miles and the April 2025 test at 83,237 miles, the vehicle covered 9,177 miles in twelve months, a step up from the 11,232 miles covered in the preceding twelve-month period. The most recent interval, from April 2025 to March 2026, shows just 5,916 miles added, indicating a marked reduction in use over the last year. This lower recent mileage is not inherently problematic but does mean the vehicle has spent more time stationary, which warrants attention to long-term fluid condition and tyre age. The 2025 test flagged slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint alongside worn rear tyres. The subsequent clean pass in 2026 at a higher mileage strongly implies that component was rectified, likely replaced, and the tyres were renewed. A buyer should still physically verify the condition of all suspension bushes and ball joints, particularly on the offside front, and check for any uneven tyre wear that could indicate tracking or alignment issues now resolved. The 2022 advisory regarding light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber is worth inspecting in person. While it did not fail the test, misting can progress to a damping fault over time. Compress the front corners and check for excessive bounce or visible oil residue on the shock body. The recurring tyre-related advisories in 2022 and 2025, covering both perishing and wear to the legal limit, suggest previous ownership did not consistently stay ahead of consumable replacement. The clean 2026 pass confirms this has been addressed for now, but a buyer should check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare to confirm they are recent and matched. The undertrays fitted in 2022 obscured some underside components during that test. A buyer should inspect the undertrays themselves for damage and, if possible, have the vehicle lifted to examine the subframe, sills, and brake lines for corrosion, particularly around the rear where components are less visible. The TPMS light noted in 2022 should also be verified as fully operational during any test drive.