MOT reliability

Peugeot Independence

2,173 vehicles · 24,528 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,173 Peugeot Independence vehicles and 24,528 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot Independence has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 90,487 miles.

2,173

Vehicles

24,528

MOT tests

8,865

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Peugeot Independence problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Peugeot Independence MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
Other21%
Brakes19%
Lamps & electrical13%
Body & structure11%
Visibility6%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Peugeot Independence pass rate by age

How the Peugeot Independence's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	316	82%
2	535	82%
3	2,774	81%
4	2,846	77%
5	2,804	78%
6	2,645	77%
7	2,652	75%
8	2,626	75%
9	2,641	73%
10	2,178	73%
11	1,457	70%
12	752	70%
13	258	72%
14	26	73%

Fuel types: Diesel (2,170), Petrol (3)

Most common Peugeot Independence MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot Independence MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,146 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (992 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (753 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (691 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (636 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (609 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (607 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (604 times)
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (436 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (428 times)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (415 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (369 times)
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (285 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (275 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (275 times)

Peugeot Independence pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	1	9	56%	183,967
2017	9	89	72%	59,234
2016	523	5,324	77%	81,071
2015	699	7,790	75%	87,519
2014	501	5,683	76%	92,670
2013	375	4,745	76%	101,231
2012	65	888	73%	122,184

Peugeot Independence reliability FAQ

Across 2,173 Peugeot Independence vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Peugeot Independence MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Peugeot Independence in our data has covered around 90,487 miles.

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