2012 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · SY62 WUU

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 146,044 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior due to multiple defects, including a split offside front drive shaft boot and an insecure headlamp. The recurring presence of a cracked windscreen and defective nearside rear reflector across several tests suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger a test failure rather than resolving advisories or minor damage between intervals. At 146,044 miles, this 14-year-old Yeti averages approximately 10,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant spike in usage between January 2025 and December 2025, where the car covered nearly 7,000 miles in under eleven months. Conversely, the period between October 2024 and January 2025 showed almost no movement with only 50 miles recorded, indicating the vehicle may have sat or was used sparingly during that window. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension and braking systems which show clear signs of degradation. The September 2024 failure highlighted a fractured nearside rear coil spring and worn offside inner suspension arm bushes, alongside persistent corrosion on the nearside rear lower arm. There is also evidence of deteriorating brake hardware, with records noting noted corrosion on brake hose ferrules and a previously leaking offside rear hydraulic caliper. The buyer should verify that the offside front drive shaft boot was actually replaced following the December 2025 failure to prevent premature joint failure.