2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate and common faults

11,951 MOT tests in 2024. 78.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.6%
Failed or needed repairs21.4%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,951 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    197 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    174 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.6%
  2. Lights & electrics8.0%
  3. Brakes6.8%
  4. Tyres5.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.7%

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 2015 Skoda Yeti?

In 2024, 78.6% of 2015 Skoda Yeti cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,951 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Skoda Yeti?

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

Is the 2015 Skoda Yeti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).