2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Peugeot Independence MOT pass rate and common faults

621 MOT tests in 2024. 62.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time62.0%
Failed or needed repairs38.0%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 621 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure2.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.7%
  2. Body & chassis17.4%
  3. Brakes10.8%
  4. Suspension9.3%
  5. Tyres6.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%

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 2015 Peugeot Independence?

In 2024, 62.0% of 2015 Peugeot Independence cars passed their MOT first time, across 621 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Peugeot Independence reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).