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WJ12 YAU

2012 Skoda Yeti

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,607 mi
Last recorded135,607 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Yeti65,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 YAU
MakeSkoda
ModelYeti
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 135,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 135,606 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,843 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 130,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,890 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 117,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 106,986 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,985 miles

no diesel smoke readings available

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,421 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,661 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,086 miles

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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WJ12 YAU is a 2012 Skoda Yeti in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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WJ12 YAU is a 2012 Skoda Yeti, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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