Peugeot Independence
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 3,537 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
3,537
Best Year
2016 (80%)
Years Covered
5
About the Peugeot Independence
The Peugeot Independence has been tested 3,537 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2012 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 966 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 69%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer PEUGEOT INDEPENDENCEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Peugeot Independence by Year
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