Peugeot Independence statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 1,589 −2.8% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 119 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 62.1% Cars of the same ages 71.8%
• Rank by number licensed No. 593 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2016 2,063 licensed
• Average annual mileage 7,442 miles a year

How many Peugeot Independences are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,589 Peugeot Independences licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 119 declared off the road (SORN). That is 23.0% fewer than the peak of 2,063 in 2016.

Peugeot Independence MOT reliability

In 2025, 62.1% of Peugeot Independence MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot Independences tested pass 71.8% of the time, so the Peugeot Independence does worse than average for its age, by 9.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 63.1%.

Peugeot Independence MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Peugeot Independence fails its MOT, appearing on 43.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.7% of Peugeot Independence tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Peugeot Independence MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Peugeot Independence failed its MOT in 2025 was “Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 22.5% of 693 failed tests. 50.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Peugeot Independence by year

2 years of the Peugeot Independence, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Peugeot Independence engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,650 Peugeot Independences licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.7% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Peugeot Independence safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Peugeot Independence in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot Independence. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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