Skoda Yeti reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Skoda Yeti is a family suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 122 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 138 of 442, and 23.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (2.8% of tests).
Ranked 138 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 15 of 31 family SUVs
In 2024, 75,722 Skoda Yetis aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 23.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Skoda Yeti is 18% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
23.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,700
Typical age at test: 9 years
Skoda Yeti MOT failure rate by age
Most common Skoda Yeti MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.4% of tests
What the Skoda Yeti fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.3% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 6.9% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Brakes | 5.3% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Tyres | 4.6% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.1% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.0% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Visibility | 1.7% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 65% less often |
What MPG does the Skoda Yeti do?
Official economy for the Skoda Yeti ranges from 35.3 to 64.2mpg across the 71 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2018). A typical petrol version manages 51.4mpg and a typical diesel 55.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Skoda Yeti?
Any Skoda Yeti first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Skoda Yeti registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £410 a year.
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Official figures for 71 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
35.3–64.2 mpg
CO2
115–189 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeti 2.0 SCR TDI 110PS Stop-Start 16'' wheelsM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| Yeti 2.0 SCR TDI 110PS Stop-Start 17'' wheelsM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 118g | £200 |
| Yeti 2.0 SCR TDI 110PS Stop-Start OutdoorM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 118g | £200 |
| Yeti 2.0 SCR TDI 110PS 4x4 Stop-Start OutdoorQM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 137g | £200 |
| Yeti 2.0 SCR TDI 150PS 4x4 Stop/StartM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| Yeti 2.0 SCR TDI 150PS 4x4 Stop/Start Yeti OutdoorM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 134g | £200 |
| Yeti 2.0 SCR TDI 150PS 4x4 DSG Stop-StartD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 144g | £200 |
| Yeti 2.0 SCR TDI 150PS 4x4 DSG Stop-Start OutdoorD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 144g | £200 |
| Yeti 1.2 TSI 110PS Stop-Start 16'' wheelsM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 124g | £200 |
| Yeti 1.2 TSI 110PS Stop-Start 17'' wheelsM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 128g | £200 |
| Yeti 1.2 TSI 110PS Stop-Start OutdoorM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 128g | £200 |
| Yeti 1.2 TSI 110PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start 16'' wheelsD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 53.3 mpg | 124g | £200 |
| Yeti 1.2 TSI 110PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start 17'' wheelsD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 128g | £200 |
| Yeti 1.2 TSI 110PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start OutdoorD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 128g | £200 |
| Yeti 1.4 TSI 150PS 4x4 Stop/Start OutdoorQM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 147g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 71 versions.
What a Skoda Yeti costs to fuel
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Skoda Yeti reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Skoda Yeti is 18% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 122 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Skoda Yeti?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 2.8% of tests.
›What MPG does the Skoda Yeti do?
Official economy for the Skoda Yeti ranges from 35.3 to 64.2mpg across the 71 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2018). A typical petrol version manages 51.4mpg and a typical diesel 55.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Skoda Yeti?
Any Skoda Yeti first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Skoda Yeti registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £410 a year.
›How many Skoda Yetis fail their MOT?
23.4% of Skoda Yetis aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Skoda Yeti combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.