Skoda Yeti common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Skoda Yeti at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 76,339 UK MOT tests of the Skoda Yeti in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened): recorded on 8.2% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km), 41× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (5.6×); headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect) (7.2×); linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (4.5×). The most common reasons a Skoda Yeti fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect); pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Skoda Yeti
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Skoda Yeti than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 8.2% | 0.2% | 41× | 306 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 7.9% | 1.4% | 5.6× | 11,318 |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.6% | 0.5% | 7.2× | 1,219 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2014–2016 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 4.5% | 1% | 4.5× | 1,865 |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2008–2010 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5.7% | 1.6% | 3.6× | 938 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 9.2% | 2.6% | 3.5× | 719 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.5× | 5,767 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2009–2011 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 9.3% | 4.4% | 2.1× | 536 |
Skoda Yeti by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 2,375 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 11,318 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%) | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (7.9%, 5.6×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 12,417 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (13%) | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (13%, 5.5×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6,842 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (14%) | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened (3.1%, 16×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 2,722 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened (4%, 20×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 960 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3%, 26×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 306 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened (8.2%, 41×) |
Skoda Yeti by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 563 | Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.6×) |
| 2010 | 3,835 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.6×) |
| 2011 | 5,312 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4.1×) |
| 2012 | 6,805 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (3.5×) |
| 2013 | 10,321 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.6×) |
| 2014 | 12,325 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (9.5×) |
| 2015 | 12,724 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (18×) |
| 2016 | 13,193 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (41×) |
| 2017 | 11,219 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.6×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Skoda Yeti?
In 76,339 UK MOT tests of the Skoda Yeti in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened): recorded on 8.2% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km), 41× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (5.6×); headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect) (7.2×); linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (4.5×). The most common reasons a Skoda Yeti fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect); pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn).
Why do Skoda Yetis fail the MOT?
Across 76,339 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Skoda Yeti were coil spring (fractured or broken) (3.4% of tests); headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect) (3.4% of tests); pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn) (3.9% of tests).
At what mileage do Skoda Yeti problems start?
The clearest Skoda Yeti-specific issue, suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened), peaks against other cars at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) on 2015–2017 cars (8.2% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Skoda Yeti data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 76,339 tests of the Skoda Yeti. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.