PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE MOT pass rate
71.3% of 2,738 PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE MOT tests pass.
At 71.3%, The INDEPENDENCE passes slightly less often than the average across all PEUGEOT models (74.1%).
The PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 72.0% at 6–10 years to 69.2% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 72.0% | 2,002 | 73,701 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.2% | 736 | 86,829 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE
The most common reason the PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.4% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 36.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 22.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 19.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 16.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 2.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.4% | Inscription illegible |
Related PEUGEOT models
- PEUGEOT 208 — 78.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 3008 — 78.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT PARTNER — 73.0% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 207 — 60.4% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 308 — 71.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 2008 — 81.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE?
- 71.3% of PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE MOT tests pass, based on 2,738 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE?
- The most common reason the PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PEUGEOT service history guide for how to check and keep one.