Peugeot Independence (2015)

685 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.6% first-time pass rate

2015 Peugeot Independence

CarHunch analysed 685 real MOT records for the 2015 Peugeot Independence. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 2.4% below UK average
77.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
47,689
typical mileage
31,652–72,488 middle half
36.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.61
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 Peugeot Independence

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 36.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 684 77.6% 2.61
Petrol (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Peugeot Independence vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,652
low mileage
47,689
typical
72,488
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Peugeot Independence vehicles fall between 31,652 and 72,488 miles.

2015 Peugeot Independence — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 559 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.

117 559 2016 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.61
Avg failures per vehicle
10.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Peugeot Independence

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 53%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 46.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 35.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 29.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 29.5%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 28.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 28.3%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 28.1%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Peugeot Independence:

2013 2014 2016