2010 Skoda Yeti — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 24,275 MOT tests, the 2010 Skoda Yeti recorded a 76.7% pass rate. That is 1.5 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 24.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 14.1% of tests against 8.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, linkage ball joint dust cover and coil spring — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 1,136 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.2% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 21.9% fail against 24.0% for diesel, a 2.1-point gap across 24,267 tests.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 35.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.1% | 3,435 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 2,117 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.4% | 1,551 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.8% | 931 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 733 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 586 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 1,136 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 1,070 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 1,058 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 743 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 684 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 543 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 35.7% | 8,670 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.7% | 5,997 |
| 3 | Brakes | 21.6% | 5,250 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.1% | 1,970 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.4% | 1,800 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.8% | 1,402 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 404 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 2,847 | 17.7% |
| 60-90k | 6,833 | 21.3% |
| 90-120k | 7,131 | 24.1% |
| 120-150k | 4,495 | 26.5% |
| 150k+ | 2,560 | 28.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 16,182 | 24.0% |
| Petrol | 8,085 | 21.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,970 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 4,927 | 21.9% |
| 2023 | 4,951 | 23.2% |
| 2024 | 4,805 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | 4,622 | 25.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Yeti
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 14.1% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (14.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (8.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Skoda Yetis pass their MOT?
76.7% of the 24,275 2010 Skoda Yeti MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Skoda Yeti?
Suspension, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.7%).
Does the 2010 Yeti get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 28.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 24,275 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.