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2013 Peugeot Independence

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,040 mi
Last recorded166,040 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Peugeot Independence50,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 BFA
MakePeugeot
ModelIndependence
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 166,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 156,839 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 156,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

dipstick broken

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,001 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 84,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 70,561 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,775 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light unit lens damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2019 64,775 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light unit lens damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,203 miles

Central exhaust support bracket corroded an detached

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 57,203 miles

Central exhaust support bracket corroded an detached

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,442 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,579 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 42,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 34,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre flat

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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SF13 BFA is a 2013 Peugeot Independence in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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SF13 BFA is a 2013 Peugeot Independence, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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