Skoda Yeti 2010: MOT failure rate for its age
31.8% of 23,447 MOT tests of the Skoda Yeti first registered in 2010 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 110.8 (95% CI 108.3–113.3; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2010 Skoda Yeti fails more often than other build years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 31.8 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 23447 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 108.3–113.3) | 110.8 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 23447 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 9 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 23447 |
| Tested in 2024 | 3703 | tests | median 102,902 miles | 2024 | 3703 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2010 Skoda Yeti fail at each age?
Cars built in 2010 were tested at ages 9 to 14 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4,131 | 27.6 | 26.3–29 | 23.6 | 116.7 |
| 10 | 3,948 | 29.7 | 28.3–31.2 | 24.8 | 120 |
| 11 | 3,936 | 31.2 | 29.8–32.7 | 27.8 | 112.2 |
| 12 | 3,891 | 32.5 | 31–34 | 29.7 | 109.4 |
| 13 | 3,838 | 34.3 | 32.8–35.8 | 32 | 107 |
| 14 | 3,703 | 36 | 34.5–37.6 | 35 | 103 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,447 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2010 Skoda Yeti?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2010 is suspension: 32.5 items per 100 first tests, against 8.6 across all build years of the Skoda Yeti. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2010 were tested at ages 9 to 14.
| Failure group | Built 2010, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 32.5 | 8.6 | 7,629 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.9 | 5.4 | 3,029 |
| Brakes | 11 | 5.1 | 2,589 |
| Tyres | 6.8 | 5.6 | 1,588 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.1 | 2.3 | 1,432 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,447 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2010 compare with the years around it?
Among the 9 published build years of the Skoda Yeti, 2010 ranks 9 (1 = fails least for its age). 2009: index 105.7. 2011: index 103.6.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 105.7 | 99.6–111.8 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,473 |
| 2010 | 110.8 | 108.3–113.3 | worse | 23,447 |
| 2011 | 103.6 | 101.4–105.8 | worse | 32,215 |
| 2012 | 103.1 | 101.1–105.2 | worse | 40,891 |
| 2013 | 94.4 | 92.7–96.1 | better | 62,312 |
| 2014 | 98.8 | 97.1–100.5 | no different | 74,048 |
| 2015 | 101.6 | 99.7–103.4 | no different | 76,076 |
| 2016 | 101.6 | 99.7–103.4 | no different | 79,572 |
| 2017 | 96.9 | 94.7–99.0 | better | 60,255 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 452,289 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Skoda Yeti 2010 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/skoda-yeti/2010/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Skoda Yeti 2009 · Skoda Yeti 2011 · Skoda Yeti 2012 · Skoda Yeti 2013 · Skoda Yeti 2014 · Skoda Yeti 2015 · Skoda Yeti 2016 · Skoda Yeti 2017 · Skoda Yeti in Norway · Skoda Yeti in Finland · Skoda Yeti in the Netherlands · Skoda Yeti by postcode area · Skoda Yeti body, chassis and structure failures · Skoda Yeti brakes failures · Skoda Yeti vehicle identification failures · Skoda Yeti lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Skoda Yeti noise, emissions and leaks failures · Skoda Yeti road wheels failures · Skoda Yeti seat belts and airbags failures · Skoda Yeti steering failures · Skoda Yeti suspension failures · Skoda Yeti tyres failures · Skoda Yeti visibility failures