Skoda Yeti MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Yeti. Check any Yeti by registration number below.

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80.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.4%

vs Skoda Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Skoda Yeti — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Yeti has an average MOT pass rate of 80.4%, which is 9.4 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 89.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Yeti is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Yeti fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Yeti for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Yeti is around 40,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Yeti, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Skoda Yeti, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Yeti performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 95 vehicles

84.2%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

13.2%

Retest Rate

20.8%

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

2017

Based on 26,102 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2016

Based on 30,777 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

14.8%

2015

Based on 29,751 vehicles

84.1%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

16.8%

Mileage at 10yr

120k mi

2014

Based on 29,094 vehicles

82.5%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

18.7%

Mileage at 10yr

120k mi

2013

Based on 24,275 vehicles

79.6%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

21.6%

Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2012

Based on 15,708 vehicles

75.0%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

25.8%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2011

Based on 12,320 vehicles

73.3%Average

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

27.1%

2010

Based on 8,917 vehicles

69.5%Average

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

30.4%

2009–2017

Based on 22,000 vehicles

80.2%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Yeti

The most common reasons a Skoda Yeti fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

15.5%

Suspension

14.8%

Brakes

12.0%

Tyres

10.5%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

8.2%

Skoda Yeti Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.3%

Nearside

3.2%

Front Nearside

3.2%

Typical Mileage — Skoda Yeti

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009–2017 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Yeti.

At 3 Years

24,000

miles

At 5 Years

40,000

miles

At 10 Years

78,000

miles

Other Skoda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Skoda models.

Skoda Scala SE Technology TSI S-A

97.5% pass rate

Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI

92.5% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE Technology TSI

96.8% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-Tec MHEV S-A

96.6% pass rate

Skoda Superb SE L TSI S-A

94.9% pass rate

Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI S-A

91.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Yeti

Skoda Yeti — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Yeti MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Yeti?

The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Yeti is 80.4% compared to the Skoda average of 89.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Yeti?

The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Yeti are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15.5%), Suspension (14.8%), Brakes (12.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Skoda Yeti reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 80.4%, the Skoda Yeti is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Yeti?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Yeti?

Typical mileage for the Skoda Yeti: 78,727 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Yeti to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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