Skoda Yeti 2016: MOT failure rate for its age
14.3% of 79,572 MOT tests of the Skoda Yeti first registered in 2016 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 101.6 (95% CI 99.7–103.4; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2016 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 14.3 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 79572 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 99.7–103.4) | 101.6 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 79572 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 5 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 79572 |
| Tested in 2024 | 13177 | tests | median 53,287 miles | 2024 | 13177 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2016 Skoda Yeti fail at each age?
Cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13,828 | 13.9 | 13.3–14.5 | 13.5 | 102.8 |
| 4 | 13,091 | 11.2 | 10.7–11.7 | 11.3 | 98.8 |
| 5 | 13,126 | 12 | 11.4–12.5 | 12 | 99.6 |
| 6 | 13,153 | 13.8 | 13.3–14.4 | 13.8 | 100.1 |
| 7 | 13,197 | 16.2 | 15.6–16.8 | 15.6 | 103.6 |
| 8 | 13,177 | 18.9 | 18.3–19.6 | 18.4 | 103 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 79,572 (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 2016 Skoda Yeti?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2016 is tyres: 5.6 items per 100 first tests, against 5.6 across all build years of the Skoda Yeti. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8.
| Failure group | Built 2016, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.6 | 5.6 | 4,462 |
| Visibility | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3,303 |
| Brakes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 2,489 |
| Suspension | 2.9 | 8.6 | 2,323 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.9 | 5.4 | 2,305 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 79,572 (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 2016 compare with the years around it?
Among the 9 published build years of the Skoda Yeti, 2016 ranks 5 (1 = fails least for its age). 2015: index 101.6. 2017: index 96.9.
| 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 2016 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/2016/
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 2010 · Skoda Yeti 2011 · Skoda Yeti 2012 · Skoda Yeti 2013 · Skoda Yeti 2014 · Skoda Yeti 2015 · 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