Is the Skoda Yeti ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 76,378 MOT tests, around 55% of Skoda Yetis still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 25% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 20%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 57% diesel, 43% petrol. Diesel Yetis are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Yeti in the data (2009 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 55%
- Likely charged
- 25%
- Depends on the car
- 20%
- MOT tests analysed
- 76,378
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Yeti ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Yetis of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,700 tested | Likely compliant7,520 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,479 tested | Likely compliant7,718 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car7,230 tested | Likely compliant5,496 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car8,018 tested | Likely compliant4,314 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged7,680 tested | Likely compliant2,651 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged5,006 tested | Likely compliant1,804 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged3,225 tested | Likely compliant2,093 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged2,541 tested | Likely compliant1,296 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged420 tested | Likely compliant144 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Yeti
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (57% of Yetis tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (43% of Yetis tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Yetis from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (20% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Skoda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Yetis fare at the MOT too: see the Skoda Yeti MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Skoda Yeti for London: what the MOT data shows
The Skoda Yetis in this data were first registered between 2009 and 2017. 2016 was the most common year, with 13,197 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Yetis from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 81% of the time, at an average of 58,328 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 73% of the time with 87,823 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Yetis likely to comply are from 2016. 5,479 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 84% of the time and averaged 49,996 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Yeti's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (3.0% of tests) and "pin or bush excessively worn" (1.8%); lights and electrics: "not working" (2.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.0% of tests.
Overall, 79% of Yetis passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 66,769 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Skoda models
About this data
Based on 76,378 first MOT tests of the Skoda Yeti carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 76,378 MOT tests say about the Skoda Yeti and London's ULEZ.
Is the Skoda Yeti ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 55% of Yetis on the road are likely compliant and 25% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Yeti years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Yetis first registered from 2009 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Yeti ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Yetis from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Yeti is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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