2015 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · WF64 LUT

A pattern of front and rear anti-roll bar wear, combined with recurring brake disc surface corrosion and progressive subframe surface rust, defines the mechanical profile of this 2015 Skoda Yeti across its MOT history. Across all eight recorded tests from 2018 to December 2025, the vehicle has passed every examination without a single failure, yet a steady accumulation of advisories tells a clear story of mid-life consumable and chassis wear. The most recent test on 23 December 2025 noted slight play in the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, continuing a trend first formally recorded in January 2025 when the nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint was flagged with play and a severely deteriorated dust cover. Going back further, the December 2023 test recorded corrosion on the rear anti-roll bar and rear subframe, alongside deteriorating trailing arm bushes on both sides. While none of these items have yet crossed the threshold into failure, the consistency of chassis-related advisories across three consecutive tests indicates components reaching the end of their service life rather than isolated anomalies. The recorded mileage of 105,428 miles over approximately eleven years equates to an annual accumulation of around 9,584 miles, which sits within typical parameters for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history is well populated with annual tests from 2018 onwards and shows no gaps that would suggest the vehicle was off the road for extended periods. This regular usage pattern is consistent with the wear profile in the advisories, particularly the brake disc corrosion and suspension component deterioration that generally accompanies consistent road use rather than long-term storage. Mileage progression between tests is steady rather than erratic, and there is no evidence of clocked or inconsistent readings across the recorded entries. The mileage context supports a mechanical reading of a car that has been used regularly and is now entering the phase where consumable chassis and braking components begin to require replacement. For a prospective buyer, the anti-roll bar linkage issue flagged in December 2025 warrants close physical inspection. The front and rear anti-roll bar linkages and ball joints have now appeared as advisories on two consecutive tests, so any test drive should include firm cornering and direction changes over uneven surfaces to listen for clonking or rattling from the front and rear suspension, and to feel for any imprecise or wandering behaviour from the steering. The dust cover deterioration noted in 2025 is also worth a visual check underneath the nearside front wheel arch, as a torn boot will allow water and grit into the joint and accelerate wear. The trailing arm bushes flagged in 2023 should be inspected for cracking, splitting, or visible deformation, and on a test drive any shudder or noise from the rear over speed bumps or rough tarmac would suggest these bushes have deteriorated further. The brake disc advisories recorded in 2021 and 2022 relate to surface corrosion and pitting, which is common on rear discs in particular given the light braking load on a four-wheel-drive family vehicle of this type. On a test drive, the buyer should pay attention to any vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm braking, any grinding or scraping noises, and any tendency for the car to pull to one side under braking, as these would indicate the discs have now worn beyond the advisory threshold. The subframe and rear anti-roll bar corrosion first noted in December 2022 and repeated in December 2023 should be visually inspected from underneath with a torch, checking for any flaking, deep scaling, or perforation of the metal, particularly around mounting points and box-section sections. While the tester judged this corrosion not seriously weakened at the time, structural corrosion is progressive and a physical inspection is essential given that two years have elapsed since the last recorded observation. A final check should include listening for any knocking from the trailing arm bushes over speed bumps and feeling for rear instability under load, both of which would confirm that the chassis components flagged across recent tests now require intervention.