2012 Skoda Yeti 1.6L Diesel · YF12 AAY
2012 Skoda Yeti (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 207,400 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA YETI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF12 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 207,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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YF12 AAY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Yeti (YF12 AAY) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YF12 AAY Mileage History
- 07/01/2023191,799 mi
- 07/01/2023191,800 mi+1 mi
- 12/12/2023194,790 mi+2,990 mi
- 04/12/2024201,305 mi+6,515 mi
- 16/12/2025207,400 mi+6,095 mi
Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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