2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Peugeot Independence MOT pass rate and common faults

399 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 399 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.8%
  2. Body & chassis15.0%
  3. Brakes9.3%
  4. Suspension7.3%
  5. Tyres5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Peugeot Independence?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2014 Peugeot Independence cars passed their MOT first time, across 399 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot Independence?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Peugeot Independence reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).