Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Skoda Yeti?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Skoda Yeti?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Skoda Yeti?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Skoda Yeti reliable?

Based on MOT data from 11,237 vehicles, the 2017 Skoda Yeti has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Skoda Yeti?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Skoda Yeti are: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (38.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (29.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (29.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Skoda Yeti?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skoda Yeti (2017)

11,237 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2017 Skoda Yeti

CarHunch analysed 11,237 real MOT records for the 2017 Skoda Yeti. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Skoda Yeti is a reliable choice, with an 89.6% first-time pass rate that significantly beats the UK average of 80%, and petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically. However, nearly one in five of these vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a meaningful concern for buyers evaluating safety risk.

At 33,136 miles median, these Yetis are lightly used for their age, suggesting good preservation or low annual mileage—though when failures do occur, they average 0.86 per vehicle, indicating nothing catastrophic. Before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection specifically flag the braking system and suspension components, since dangerous defects are tracking higher than ideal for this model.

The 2017 Skoda Yeti passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (89.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.86

Over 7.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 24k–44k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 11,237 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 11,237 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 38.1%

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 29.1%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 15.3%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Skoda Yeti

Based on MOT data from 11,237 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (67%)	7,518	89.7%	0.86
Diesel (33%)	3,718	89.4%	0.86

Colour Breakdown

Based on 78,314 Skoda Yeti vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 17%

13,332

Grey 16.3%

12,771

Blue 14.7%

11,549

Silver 12.8%

9,987

Black 11.2%

8,738

Green 8%

6,244

Red 6.4%

5,032

Beige 5.6%

4,364

Brown 5.2%

4,064

Maroon 2%

1,601

Bronze 0.6%

508

Orange 0.2%

124

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Skoda Yeti vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,136

typical

24,042

low mileage

44,109

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Skoda Yeti vehicles fall between 24,042 and 44,109 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,042 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 24,042–44,109 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Skoda Yetis sit.

⚠ Over 59,547 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Skoda Yeti — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Skoda Yetis are still on the road.

Strong survival — 10,883 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.86

Avg failures per vehicle

5.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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