2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate and common faults

4,978 MOT tests in 2024. 67.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time67.8%
Failed or needed repairs32.2%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,978 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    121 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    114 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.9%
  2. Brakes12.5%
  3. Lights & electrics11.2%
  4. Tyres4.9%
  5. Body & chassis3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.0%

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 2011 Skoda Yeti?

In 2024, 67.8% of 2011 Skoda Yeti cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,978 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 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).