2012 Skoda Yeti · 21,663 MOT tests
2012 Skoda Yeti reliability
2012 Skoda Yetis fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Yeti years (21,663 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Yetis: 20.9%)
- 27.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Yetis: 20.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 87,202
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,663
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.2% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Yeti
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Brakes5.9%
- Tyres4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.95%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.46%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.14%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.8%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.63%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.01%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.12%)
Is a 2012 Skoda Yeti reliable?
2012 Skoda Yetis fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Yeti years (21,663 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Yeti MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.95% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.46% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Skoda Yeti have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Skoda Yeti shows 87,202 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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