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SM12 YZC

2012 Skoda Yeti

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,962 mi
Last recorded110,962 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Yeti65,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YZC
MakeSkoda
ModelYeti
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 110,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to limit in centre.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms all very corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2026 110,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to limit in centre.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms all very corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,223 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 93,434 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Nearside Rear tyre close to bald on inner edge.

Rear suspension parts corroded and bushes poor

Fail 28 Feb 2024 93,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Nearside Rear tyre close to bald on inner edge.

Rear suspension parts corroded and bushes poor

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and 2mm in centre.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Offside Front tyre close to bald on edges.

most of rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,962 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 69,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,884 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,718 miles

bulb warning light on

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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SM12 YZC is a 2012 Skoda Yeti in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Yeti models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,821 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 14 years old, this Skoda Yeti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM12 YZC is a 2012 Skoda Yeti, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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