Skoda Yeti: suspension MOT failures
Of the 442,961 Skoda Yeti MOT tests in this dataset, 6.8% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3,587 | 13.7% |
| 2010 | 24,275 | 14.1% |
| 2011 | 32,807 | 12.5% |
| 2012 | 41,369 | 10.7% |
| 2013 | 61,043 | 8.2% |
| 2014 | 71,490 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 72,504 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 73,958 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 61,651 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 251 | 2.4% |
Methodology & source. 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.