Skoda 120 vs Skoda Yeti: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Skoda 120
71%
MOT pass rate · 211 vehicles
Skoda Yeti
84%
MOT pass rate · 79,087 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Yeti is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Skoda 120 | Skoda Yeti |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 44,916 mi | 84,050 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 211 | 79,087 |
Most common faults
Skoda 120
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Skoda Yeti
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Skoda Yeti is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.