2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot Independence MOT pass rate and common faults

310 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 310 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure1.9%
  9. Washers: not working1.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis20.0%
  2. Lights & electrics20.0%
  3. Suspension13.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  5. Brakes6.8%
  6. Tyres6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%

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 2013 Peugeot Independence?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2013 Peugeot Independence cars passed their MOT first time, across 310 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot Independence?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2013 Peugeot Independence reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).