2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate and common faults

3,535 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,535 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  3. Side repeaters: not working3.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.4%
  2. Lights & electrics14.4%
  3. Brakes13.9%
  4. Tyres5.5%
  5. Body & chassis4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.5%

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 2010 Skoda Yeti?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2010 Skoda Yeti cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,535 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Skoda Yeti?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Skoda Yeti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).