2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate and common faults

9,885 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,885 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    201 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    164 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    131 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension14.0%
  2. Brakes8.4%
  3. Lights & electrics8.0%
  4. Tyres4.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Skoda Yeti?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2013 Skoda Yeti cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,885 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Skoda Yeti?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Skoda Yeti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).