2016 Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

13,175 Skoda Yeti cars first used in 2016 had an MOT in 2025, at about 9 years old, and 78.6% passed first time. That is above the 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2016 Skoda Yeti cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2016 Skoda Yeti MOT failure items
2016 Skoda Yeti common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.4%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2016 Skoda Yeti advisories
2016 Skoda Yeti common advisories
ItemValue
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil12.9%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12.4%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened9.8%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.3%
Brake pads: wearing thin7.7%
Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened6.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2016 Skoda Yeti faults by area
2016 Skoda Yeti faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension7.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6.4%
Brakes4.8%
Tyres4.5%
Body, chassis, structure1.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2016 Skoda Yeti recorded mileage
2016 Skoda Yeti mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
13,17143,40060,000 miles79,100

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Skoda Yeti years

Skoda Yeti first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
201711,16482.3%78.2%
201613,17578.6%74.9%
201512,58575.1%71.9%
201412,18272.8%68.6%
201310,10071.1%65.8%
20126,53667.4%63.5%
20115,01265.7%61.2%
20103,51461.8%59.3%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.