Peugeot Independence
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 3,537 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
3,537
Highest Pass Rate
2016 (80%)
Years Covered
5
About the Peugeot Independence
The Peugeot Independence was MOT tested 3,537 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2012 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 model has the highest pass rate at 80% from 966 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 69%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Peugeot Independences pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 84,553 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 73,878 miles.
Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the Independence is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Peugeot Independence by Year
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Questions about the Peugeot Independence
Is the Peugeot Independence reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2012 to 2016), the Peugeot Independence averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 3,537 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2016 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 80%.
Which year Peugeot Independence has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 Peugeot Independence has the highest MOT pass rate at 80%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 69%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Peugeot Independences more reliable?
Newer Peugeot Independences pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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