Car statistics
How many Skoda Yetis are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 74,816 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 71,754 Skoda Yetis licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,339 declared off the road (SORN). That is 5.4% fewer than the peak of 75,826 in 2017.
The highest year-end count was 75,826 in 2017.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 644 |
| 2010 | 4,831 |
| 2011 | 10,313 |
| 2012 | 17,204 |
| 2013 | 27,531 |
| 2014 | 39,638 |
| 2015 | 51,948 |
| 2016 | 65,064 |
| 2017 | 75,826 |
| 2018 | 75,349 |
| 2019 | 75,193 |
| 2020 | 75,052 |
| 2021 | 75,052 |
| 2022 | 74,704 |
| 2023 | 73,967 |
| 2024 | 73,256 |
| 2025 | 72,182 |
| 2026 | 71,754 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 73.9% of Skoda Yeti MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Skoda Yetis tested pass 70.2% of the time, so the Skoda Yeti does better than average for its age, by 3.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 76.6%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Skoda Yeti | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 78.5% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 70.2% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 61.6% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Skoda Yeti fails its MOT, appearing on 47.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.3% of Skoda Yeti tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 47.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.0% |
| Brakes | 21.2% |
| Tyres | 18.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% |
| Visibility | 6.4% |
| Steering | 2.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Skoda Yeti failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 15.3% of 19,559 failed tests. 53.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 15.3% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 12.4% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 6.8% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.7% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.6% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.3% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.8% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 5.5% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 4.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 4.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 14.9% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 12.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 9.2% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 8.5% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.1% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 5.1% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 4.2% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 2.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
9 years of the Skoda Yeti, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (71.1% passed first time) and the 2009 cars worst (60.2%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | 531 | 60.2% |
| 2010 | – | 3,527 | 61.8% |
| 2011 | – | 5,044 | 65.7% |
| 2012 | – | 6,565 | 67.4% |
| 2013 | – | 10,145 | 71.1% |
| 2014 | 12,459 | 12,142 | 72.8% |
| 2015 | 12,574 | 12,538 | 75.1% |
| 2016 | 13,221 | 13,115 | 78.6% |
| 2017 | 11,150 | 11,172 | 82.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Skoda Yeti covers 6,636 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 7,342 |
| 8–10 years | 6,700 |
| 11–14 years | 6,607 |
| 15–19 years | 6,253 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Skoda Yetis for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 13,407 in 2016. In 2025, 2 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 648 |
| ’10 | 4,255 |
| ’11 | 5,682 |
| ’12 | 7,118 |
| ’13 | 10,763 |
| ’14 | 12,691 |
| ’15 | 12,985 |
| ’16 | 13,407 |
| ’17 | 11,262 |
| ’18 | 50 |
| ’19 | 6 |
| ’20 | 5 |
| ’21 | 6 |
| ’22 | 7 |
| ’23 | 11 |
| ’24 | 2 |
| ’25 | 2 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 73,593 Skoda Yetis licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 50.3% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 40.3% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has grown from 26.9% in 2014 to 40.3%. Diesels made up 68.9% of those licensed in 2014 and 56.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 37,007 licensed | 50.3% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 29,640 licensed | 40.3% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 4,506 licensed | 6.1% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 1,660 licensed | 2.3% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 777 licensed | 1.1% |
| Other sizes 3 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 37,006 | 50.3% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 29,640 | 40.3% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 4,506 | 6.1% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 1,660 | 2.3% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 777 | 1.1% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 58.5% | 26.9% | 10.4% | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 56.8% | 30.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 53.9% | 35.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 50.8% | 39.5% | 6.3% | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 51.2% | 39.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 51.0% | 39.3% | 6.3% | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 51.1% | 39.3% | 6.3% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 50.8% | 39.6% | 6.2% | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 50.8% | 39.7% | 6.2% | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 50.7% | 39.8% | 6.2% | 2.2% |
| 2024 | 50.5% | 40.0% | 6.2% | 2.2% |
| 2025 | 50.3% | 40.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 68.9% | 31.1% |
| 2015 | 66.1% | 33.9% |
| 2016 | 61.3% | 38.7% |
| 2017 | 57.1% | 42.9% |
| 2018 | 57.5% | 42.5% |
| 2019 | 57.3% | 42.7% |
| 2020 | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| 2021 | 57.1% | 42.9% |
| 2022 | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| 2023 | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| 2024 | 56.7% | 43.3% |
| 2025 | 56.4% | 43.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Skoda Yeti from 2010 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2010 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 35.3 to 64.2 mpg, with CO2 of 115 to 189 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 42.8–53.3 | 124–154 | 2010–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 20 |
| 1.4 petrol | 41.5–44.8 | 147–159 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 4 |
| 1.8 petrol | 35.3–36.2 | 184–189 | 2010–2015 | Euro 5 | 8 |
| 1.6 diesel | 61.4 | 119 | 2011–2015 | Euro 5 | 5 |
| 2.0 diesel | 43.5–64.2 | 115–169 | 2010–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 44 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls for the Skoda Yeti since 1992, the first in 2011. The most recent was launched on 18 July 2025.
All 5 Skoda Yeti recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Skoda Yeti. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Yeti | 71,754 | −1.6% | 1,339 | 116 | Diesel |
| Skoda Fabia | 241,418 | −0.9% | 15,811 | 31 | Petrol |
| Skoda Octavia | 211,854 | −2.1% | 20,288 | 37 | Diesel |
| Skoda Karoq | 96,745 | +10.5% | 425 | 100 | Petrol |
| Skoda Kodiaq | 76,925 | +16.8% | 501 | 114 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 73,093 Yeti records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 74,816 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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