2016 Peugeot Independence MOT pass rate: 72.5% (1,514 tests)
Is the 2016 Independence getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73.5% -9.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 72.5% -8.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 71.3% -8.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 Independence
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 246 | 24.2% |
| 2 | Body, chassis, structure | 199 | 19.6% |
| 3 | Suspension | 143 | 14.1% |
| 4 | Brakes | 131 | 12.9% |
| 5 | Tyres | 123 | 12.1% |
| 6 | Visibility | 77 | 7.6% |
All Independence years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,828 | 71.9% | -6.8 pts | 63,932 |
| 2016 (this page) | 1,514 | 72.5% | -8.9 pts | 57,742 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Peugeot Independence reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 72.5% of their MOT tests (1,514 tests, 2023–2025), -8.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 57,742 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 Independence?
The median tested example shows 57,742 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.