Skoda Yeti (2016)
2016 Skoda Yeti
CarHunch analysed 13,282 real MOT records for the 2016 Skoda Yeti. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Skoda Yeti passes its MOT first time at 88.1%, a solid 8 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting decent build quality and owner care. However, just over one in five of these vehicles (21.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for safety-critical systems—petrol and diesel versions perform similarly, both around 88% pass rate.
At a median mileage of 36,750 for an eight-year-old car, these Yetis have been driven conservatively, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average vehicle racks up 1.08 failures and 7.5 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—when you're shopping for one, budget for routine maintenance but prioritise a full inspection of brakes, suspension, and steering given that dangerous defect history.
What to check before buying a 2016 Skoda Yeti
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (58%) | 7,768 | 88.6% | 1.03 |
| Diesel (42%) | 5,514 | 87.5% | 1.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Skoda Yeti vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Skoda Yeti vehicles fall between 26,773 and 48,606 miles.
2016 Skoda Yeti — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,842 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Skoda Yeti
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38.1%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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29.6%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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29.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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17.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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