2018 Skoda Yeti: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Skoda Yeti first registered in 2018: we looked at the 100 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 100 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2018 Skoda Yeti MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2018 Skoda Yeti MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres26% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes18% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension12% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors9% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics8% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Driveshafts and joints4% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Skoda Yeti
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Skoda Yeti compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33,215 | Tyres 24% |
| 2016 | 39,126 | Tyres 24% |
| 2015 | 37,593 | Suspension 30% |
| 2014 | 36,493 | Suspension 31% |
| 2013 | 30,520 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 19,887 | Suspension 35% |
| 2011 | 15,471 | Suspension 42% |
| 2010 | 11,028 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 1,609 | Suspension 47% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Skoda Yeti cars first registered in 2018. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score