Skoda Yeti
From 104,117 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Yetis fare better: 2017 models pass at 86.7% vs 69.7% for 2009.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 3,760 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,760 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,107 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,696 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,506 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,223 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,129 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,079 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 899 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 889 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 863 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.8% of Yeti failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 55.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £130.
Skoda Yeti on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 710 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 708.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 72,356 | 1,160 | +1 | -241 | -240 |
| 2025 Q2 | 72,626 | 1,130 | +1 | -233 | -232 |
| 2025 Q1 | 72,892 | 1,096 | +0 | -236 | -236 |
| 2024 Q4 | 73,258 | 966 | +0 | -0 | +51 |
| 2024 Q3 | 73,338 | 835 | +0 | -211 | -211 |
| 2024 Q2 | 73,568 | 816 | +2 | -156 | -154 |
| 2024 Q1 | 73,746 | 792 | +0 | -174 | -174 |
| 2023 Q4 | 73,969 | 743 | +3 | -33 | -30 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeti Outdoor Se Tsi S-A | Petrol | 3,523 | 10% |
| Yeti Se Tsi | Petrol | 3,003 | 8% |
| Yeti Se Tsi S-A | Petrol | 2,762 | 8% |
| Yeti Outdoor Se Tsi | Petrol | 2,569 | 7% |
| Yeti Outdoor Se L Tsi S-A | Petrol | 2,535 | 7% |
| Yeti Se Tdi Cr | Diesel | 1,868 | 5% |
| Yeti S Tsi | Petrol | 1,864 | 5% |
| Yeti Elegance Tsi S-A | Petrol | 1,827 | 5% |
| Yeti Se Tdi Cr 110 | Diesel | 1,683 | 5% |
| Yeti Outdoor Se Drive Tsi S-A | Petrol | 1,583 | 4% |
| Yeti Elegance Tdi Cr 140 | Diesel | 1,573 | 4% |
| Yeti Outdoor Se L Drive Tsi Sa | Petrol | 1,462 | 4% |
| Yeti Outdoor E-Gance Tdicr 4X4 | Diesel | 1,450 | 4% |
| Yeti Outdoor Se Drive Tsi | Petrol | 1,331 | 4% |
| Yeti Elegance Tdi Cr 170 | Diesel | 1,313 | 4% |
| Yeti Se Greenline Ii Tdi Cr | Diesel | 1,293 | 4% |
| Yeti Elegance Tdi Cr | Diesel | 1,255 | 3% |
| Yeti Elegance Tsi | Petrol | 1,238 | 3% |
| Yeti E-Gance Tdicr 4X4 Sa | Diesel | 1,226 | 3% |
| Yeti S Tdi Cr | Diesel | 1,160 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 86.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2016 | 83.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 82.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 80.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
5 earlier years
| 2013 | 79.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2012 | 76.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2011 | 75.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 72.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 69.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Yetis tested had between 37,273 and 64,778 miles on the clock.
At 49,691 median miles, the Yeti has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
| Skoda Citigo | 82.3% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Yeti has a 80.8% MOT pass rate based on 104,117 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Yeti?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Yeti is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 3,760 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
How many Skoda Yetis are on UK roads?
There are 72,356 Skoda Yetis currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,160 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Yeti at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Yeti is 49,691 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,273 and 64,778 miles.
Buying a used Yeti?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £130 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.