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SD63 DVJ

2013 Peugeot Independence

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,342 mi
Last recorded74,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Peugeot Independence50,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 DVJ
MakePeugeot
ModelIndependence
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal is soft

Pass 16 Jul 2024 67,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 67,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2022 43,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,693 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

fuel filler neck hoses deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,354 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck hose deterioated

Fail 10 Sep 2019 33,354 miles

fuel filler neck hose deterioated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 30,782 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 30,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,418 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,889 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Independence?

Based on 24,262 MOT tests across 2,175 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
5,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
2,175
On UK Roads
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SD63 DVJ is a 2013 Peugeot Independence in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Peugeot Independence models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 50,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Peugeot Independence typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Peugeot Independence is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD63 DVJ is a 2013 Peugeot Independence, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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