2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate and common faults

11,636 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,636 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    206 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    203 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.4%
  2. Lights & electrics9.2%
  3. Brakes7.2%
  4. Tyres5.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  6. Body & chassis2.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.4%

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 2014 Skoda Yeti?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2014 Skoda Yeti cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,636 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Skoda Yeti?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Skoda Yeti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).