2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Peugeot Independence MOT pass rate and common faults

511 MOT tests in 2024. 64.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time64.6%
Failed or needed repairs35.4%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 511 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.9%
  2. Body & chassis14.3%
  3. Suspension10.2%
  4. Tyres8.2%
  5. Brakes6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%

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 2016 Peugeot Independence?

In 2024, 64.6% of 2016 Peugeot Independence cars passed their MOT first time, across 511 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 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).