Ranked #281 car in the UK · SUV · 8 units sold last year
Skoda Yeti
The Skoda Yeti is the boxy, much-loved compact SUV - a genuinely characterful, brilliantly practical small SUV that earned a cult following for its upright design, flexible 'VarioFlex' removable seats and dependable VW Group mechanicals. Petrol and diesel power. Now discontinued, it's remembered as one of the most useful and likeable small SUVs of its era. As a used buy it's a practical, dependable and surprisingly capable family car bought on history.
How these figures are sourced — the valuation is anchored to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). Reliability, mileage and variant data are real DVSA MOT records. Dimensions, tyre sizes and costs, servicing figures and the insurance group are segment-level estimates rather than sourced per car, and are being replaced model by model.
- Body
- SUV
- Years
- 2009–2017
- Fuel
- Petrol / Diesel
- Economy
- 44 mpg
- Insurance
- Group 22
combined
Pick your version
Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.
Fuel
Petrol · 1197cc
Power
105 ps
Drivetrain
FWD
Cam drive
Dry belt
Quoted MPG
44 mpg
The volume used Yeti (2009-2017). 1.2 TSI (EA111 then EA211), manual, FWD - cheap and characterful. Cambelt-driven, not wet belt.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.
Remembered as you browse other cars.
Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.
Estimated market value
How we got this number — click for the breakdown, or to challenge it.£8,350
Range £6,500 – £10,400
medium confidence
The depreciation curve
How a 2017-registration Skoda Yeti loses value over time.
What it costs to own
Based on the 2017 car with 73,917 miles you entered above — worth about £8,350 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 8,213 miles a year.
5-year total
£18,363
Per year
£3,673
All-in per mile
£0.45
Fuel per mile
17.9p
Best age to buy — around 5 years
A 5-year-old example loses roughly £250 a year — 78% less than the £1,150 a one-year-old sheds. The steepest drop is behind it.
Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.
Estimated insurance
Group 22 of 50 (mid — around the UK average) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39
£721/ year
Roughly £60 per month
Typical
Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-25 | £1,643 | £2,053 | £2,669 |
| Age 26-32 | £857 | £1,009 | £1,231 |
| Age 33-39Selected | £634 | £721 | £850 |
| Age 40-49 | £538 | £598 | £694 |
| Age 50+ | £480 | £533 | £629 |
How we estimate this
Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Expected annual costs
Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).
Routine service
£185
Annual main-dealer service
Major service
£210
Every 2 years, annualised
Road tax
£200
Standard rate, post year-one
Fuel
£1,472
44 mpg, £1.73/L
Insurance
£721
Age 33-39, group 22
Clean-air zones
⚠ Depends on variantBased on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.
Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).
Unexpected costs
What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.
0-30k miles
£80
per year · low risk
30-60k miles
£240
per year · low risk
60-100k miles
£520
per year · medium risk
100k+ miles
£900
per year · high risk
Tyres
215/65 R17 · 235/55 R18 · 235/50 R19
What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 24,000 miles.
Budget
£400
set of 4, fitted · £85 per tyre
Mid-range
£580
set of 4, fitted · £130 per tyre
Premium
£840
set of 4, fitted · £195 per tyre
What to fit
Optional extras worth paying for
Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.
| Option | New cost | Added used value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
Tow bar (factory-fit) Niche, but the buyers who want one will pay for it. | £650 | £450 | 69% |
Parking sensors & reversing camera Near-expected now — its absence costs more than its presence returns. | £500 | £300 | 60% |
Heated seats / cold-weather pack | £450 | £200 | 44% |
Metallic or premium paint Almost universal — an unusual colour is the bigger resale risk. | £600 | £200 | 33% |
Panoramic / opening roof | £1,100 | £350 | 32% |
Larger alloy wheels | £700 | £200 | 29% |
What fails at MOT
Recorded in DVSA MOT test data for this model, not owner reports. Ordered against 73,917 miles.
Watch now
Failure typically happens around your current mileage.
Upcoming
Typically happens at a higher mileage than yours.
Already due
Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.
SuspensionUpcoming
Recorded in 11.9% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 854,189 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Tyres & wheelsUpcoming
Recorded in 4.7% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 854,189 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
BrakesUpcoming
Recorded in 5.1% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 854,189 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Lighting & signallingUpcoming
Recorded in 3.9% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 854,189 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Driver's viewUpcoming
Recorded in 1.4% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 854,189 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
EmissionsUpcoming
Recorded in 1.0% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 854,189 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.
MOT outlook
How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 876,038 real DVSA test records.
MOT pass rate by age
A 3-year-old Yeti passes its MOT 88.3% of the time; by 17 years that has slipped to 68.6%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.
Longevity
From 663 vehicles registered in 2009.
Survival by registration year
Each point is one registration cohort. Older cars on the left, newer on the right. A flatter line means the model holds up over time; a steep drop means cohorts disappear from UK roads faster.
What’s on the road
The fuel-type split of every Yeti with MOT history in the DVSA record. From 80,540 vehicles tested at least once - not the number on the road today, which is lower.
- Diesel 57.5%
- Petrol 42.3%
Typical mileage by age
The average odometer reading for a Yeti at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.
- 3 yr27,101
- 4 yr34,699
- 5 yr42,177
- 6 yr49,415
- 7 yr56,516
- 8 yr63,266
- 9 yr70,448
- 10 yr78,390
- 11 yr86,435
- 12 yr94,163
- 13 yr101,534
- 14 yr107,212
Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records. Ages below three are not shown: the first MOT is due at three years, so the few cars tested earlier are a self-selected minority rather than a representative sample. Ages with at least 10 tests shown.
Reliability
Not enough first-MOT data yet. This measure needs cars registered from 2020 that have reached their first MOT at three years old; too few have so far for a figure worth publishing.
Not enough first-MOT data yet — no score. A car needs 100 first MOTs from 2018 registrations onward before this can be measured.
MOT outlook · age 5 years
83rd percentile — Better than most comparable cars
Based on 89,757 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data
Where this car sits in the catalogue
Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models
Things owners say
- 01The VarioFlex removable, sliding rear seats make it exceptionally practical and flexible.
- 02Dependable VW Group engines and parts; the diesels suit high miles, petrols lighter use.
- 03A cult-favourite for its boxy practicality and visibility - buy on condition and service history.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Skoda Yeti, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Theft risk
A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.
Whole-car theft
Higher
Desirable SUVs like this are relay-theft targets — keyless entry can be exploited from the driveway in under a minute.
Parts theft
Around average
Parts-theft risk is around average — catalytic-converter theft is the main thing to be aware of on any petrol or diesel car.
Worth doing
- Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
- A visible steering lock is a cheap, strong deterrent on a frequently-targeted car.
Clean-air zones
Whether driving a Skoda Yeti into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.
Charging zones for cars
| City | Area | Daily charge | Likely outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | All of Greater London (within the M25) | £12.50 | Likely charged Diesel before Sept 2015 — likely below Euro 6. |
| Birmingham | Inside the A4540 Middleway | £8.00 | Likely charged Diesel before Sept 2015 — likely below Euro 6. |
| Bristol | City centre and part of the Portway | £9.00 | Likely charged Diesel before Sept 2015 — likely below Euro 6. |
| Glasgow | City centre | — | Likely charged Diesel before Sept 2015 — likely below Euro 6. |
| Edinburgh | City centre | — | Likely charged Diesel before Sept 2015 — likely below Euro 6. |
| Aberdeen | City centre | — | Likely charged Diesel before Sept 2015 — likely below Euro 6. |
| Dundee | City centre | — | Likely charged Diesel before Sept 2015 — likely below Euro 6. |
Zones that don't charge private cars
- Bath — City centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
- Bradford — Outer ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
- Sheffield — Inside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
- Newcastle & Gateshead — City centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
- Portsmouth — Part of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).
Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.
Servicing & the dealer network
How well-supported Skoda is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.
Franchised UK dealers
~130
Large network
Mass-market
Network size relative to the UK's largest (Skoda is 2.9% of all franchised outlets)
Servicing, parts and warranty work are easy to find UK-wide, and most independent garages know the brand well — which keeps maintenance competitive.
For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.
Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.
Dimensions & weight
These are segment estimates, not manufacturer figures. 296 of 325 catalogued cars share one of 14 identical dimension sets, so they describe a class rather than this particular car. Sourced figures replace them model by model.
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Kerb weight
1,750 kg
Boot
500–1,600 L
Fuel tank
60 L
How many are still out there
How the UK Skoda Yeti fleet splits: taxed and on the road, parked off the road on a SORN, and gone from the register where that figure is available.
Total ever registered
77,602
Currently taxed & on road
73,597
95% of all registered
SORN (off road)
1,341
2% of all registered
Scrapped or exported
2,664
UK fleet trend — 2014 to 2025
-1.4% vs 2024Source: DfT VEH0124 vehicle licensing statistics (year-end 2025) · Updated 1 Oct 2026
Common questions
Skoda Yeti, answered from the data
- How much does a used Skoda Yeti cost?
- A 2017 Skoda Yeti with around 73,917 miles is worth roughly £8,350 today (typical range £7,000–£9,700). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
- How quickly does the Skoda Yeti depreciate?
- A new Skoda Yeti typically loses about 37% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
- What insurance group is the Skoda Yeti?
- The Skoda Yeti sits in insurance group 22 of 50 — the middle of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
- What goes wrong on a used Skoda Yeti?
- The parts most often recorded at MOT on the Skoda Yeti are: suspension (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£450 to put right); tyres & wheels (typically around over 100k miles, £80-£500 to put right); brakes (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£500 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
- What does the Skoda Yeti cost to run?
- Expect around 44 mpg combined on the 1.2 TSI 105 SE, £200 a year in road tax, about £185 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.
- Is the Skoda Yeti ULEZ compliant?
- Whether a Skoda Yeti is ULEZ compliant depends on its engine and registration date: petrol from 2006 and diesel from September 2015 generally qualify, and electric versions are always exempt.
- How many Skoda Yetis are on UK roads?
- About 73,597 Skoda Yetis are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.
Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.