Used car guide
2017 Skoda Yeti: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
84% pass first time (all 2017 cars: 80%)
Stands out: shock absorbers 4×, headlight aim 1.7×
22,279 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Diesel
84% pass first time (all 2017 cars: 80%)
Stands out: shock absorbers 2.3×, suspension arm 10.5×, headlight aim 1.9×
10,936 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2017 Skoda Yeti
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Exhaust sensors and sill rust
Some owners report failing exhaust sensors and rust on the sills.
At the viewing: Look along the sills and check for warning lights.
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Other years
Every year of the Skoda Yeti compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 100 | Tyres 26% |
| 2016 | 39,126 | Tyres 24% |
| 2015 | 37,593 | Suspension 30% |
| 2014 | 36,493 | Suspension 31% |
| 2013 | 30,520 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 19,887 | Suspension 35% |
| 2011 | 15,471 | Suspension 42% |
| 2010 | 11,028 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 1,609 | Suspension 47% |