2014 Skoda Yeti — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 71,490 MOT tests analysed for the 2014 Skoda Yeti, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 85.5% was above the average for small SUVs of a similar age (81.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 24.0% in the 150k+ group versus 7.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.4% | 4,553 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 4,505 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.7% | 2,626 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.6% | 2,598 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 990 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.4% | 983 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 3,075 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 2,234 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 1,548 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 1,149 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 1,048 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 994 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.2% | 15,853 |
| 2 | Suspension | 21.9% | 15,634 |
| 3 | Brakes | 18.7% | 13,396 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.4% | 4,577 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 2,369 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 1,874 |
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 | 5,067 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 25,273 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 24,952 | 15.4% |
| 90-120k | 11,434 | 19.4% |
| 120-150k | 3,521 | 22.6% |
| 150k+ | 1,227 | 24.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 47,117 | 15.8% |
| Petrol | 24,373 | 11.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,754 | 10.6% |
| 2022 | 14,064 | 12.3% |
| 2023 | 14,275 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 14,539 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 14,858 | 18.7% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Yeti
Before buying a 2014 Skoda Yeti, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 6.4% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (6.4% 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 (6.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2014 Skoda Yetis pass their MOT?
85.5% of the 71,490 2014 Skoda Yeti MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Skoda Yeti?
Suspension, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.3%).
Does the 2014 Yeti get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 24.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 71,490 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.