2012 Skoda Yeti MOT pass rate: 73.4% (19,798 tests)
Is the 2012 Yeti getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76.0% +3.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 73.3% +2.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 70.9% +0.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Yeti
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4,651 | 40.2% |
| 2 | Brakes | 2,018 | 17.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,313 | 11.3% |
| 4 | Tyres | 1,218 | 10.5% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 918 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 544 | 4.7% |
All Yeti years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,601 | 67.5% | +1.1 pts | 110,988 |
| 2010 | 10,973 | 68.5% | +1.1 pts | 102,683 |
| 2011 | 15,395 | 72.1% | +2.9 pts | 95,809 |
| 2012 (this page) | 19,798 | 73.4% | +2.2 pts | 92,767 |
| 2013 | 30,431 | 77.9% | +4.6 pts | 81,828 |
| 2014 | 36,370 | 80.6% | +4.7 pts | 71,096 |
| 2015 | 37,459 | 82.4% | +3.7 pts | 62,201 |
| 2016 | 38,995 | 84.9% | +3.6 pts | 53,202 |
| 2017 | 33,124 | 88.0% | +4.0 pts | 44,844 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Skoda Yeti reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 73.4% of their MOT tests (19,798 tests, 2023–2025), +2.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 92,767 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Yeti?
The median tested example shows 92,767 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2012 Yeti?
In this cohort petrols pass 79.0% of tests against 71.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.