Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot Independence s: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Peugeot Independence s
92%
MOT pass rate · 19 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot Independence s (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot Independence s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 53,144 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 19 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 206
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Peugeot Independence s
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot Independence s (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot Independence s report Most reliable cars
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.