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OV59 LYJ

2009 Skoda Yeti

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,920 mi
Last recorded109,920 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Yeti75,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 LYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelYeti
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 109,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly signs of heat damage (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

Fail 16 Dec 2025 109,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop to diff dohnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly signs of heat damage (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

Pass 25 Jan 2025 105,146 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 105,090 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,342 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 88,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,131 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 37,131 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,410 miles

center rear seat removed from vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake lever roller blind is starting to obstruct the lever

How Reliable is the Skoda Yeti?

Based on 844,079 MOT tests across 79,157 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
79,157
On UK Roads
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OV59 LYJ is a 2009 Skoda Yeti in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Yeti models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 75,344 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Yeti typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Yeti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV59 LYJ is a 2009 Skoda Yeti, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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