2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate and common faults

10,440 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    160 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    135 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    107 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.0%
  2. Tyres4.7%
  3. Suspension3.6%
  4. Brakes3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2017 Skoda Yeti?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2017 Skoda Yeti cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,440 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Skoda Yeti?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Skoda Yeti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).