Skoda Yeti: what fails at MOT
90,000 MOT tests on the Skoda Yeti in 2024, counted. 22.9% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
22.9% of Skoda Yeti tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 26.8%, so the Yeti does better than most cars its age.
It fails most often on suspension (6.9% of tests), lights and electrics (5.1% of tests) and brakes (3.9% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13,039 | 14.8% | 18.2% | 45,200 32,300 to 60,600 |
| 2016 | 15,129 | 18.5% | 21.3% | 53,600 39,200 to 70,900 |
| 2015 | 14,804 | 20.7% | 24.4% | 63,200 46,300 to 84,100 |
| 2014 | 14,894 | 22.6% | 27.7% | 72,700 53,500 to 94,700 |
| 2013 | 12,437 | 25.5% | 30.6% | 82,900 62,700 to 107,800 |
| 2012 | 8,035 | 30.1% | 33.4% | 94,000 71,700 to 119,000 |
| 2011 | 6,186 | 31.5% | 36.1% | 96,500 74,700 to 122,300 |
| 2010 | 4,435 | 35.7% | 38.6% | 103,900 79,700 to 130,700 |
| 2009 | 672 | 40.3% | 39.8% | 111,800 87,600 to 138,100 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Skoda Yeti tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Yeti | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Lights and electrics Less than most | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Brakes | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Tyres | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Body and structure | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen Less than most | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | 0.5% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre2.4%
- Headlamp aim2.3%
- Coil spring2.1%
- Suspension pins and bushes2.0%
- Brake pads1.3%
- Engine warning light1.2%
- Footbrake1.1%
- Side light1.1%
- Tyre tread0.9%
- Linkage ball joint dust cover0.9%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%
- Side light: not working1.0%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge10.9%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.2%
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil8.0%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.7%
- Brake pads: wearing thin5.2%
- Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened4.1%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement3.1%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened2.0%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
Check a Skoda Yeti's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.