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SJ62 ELW

2012 Peugeot Independence

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Independence55,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 ELW
MakePeugeot
ModelIndependence
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%).

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,081 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 120,081 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 92,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Original test done by A Westrope.

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 8 Jul 2022 92,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 22 Jun 2022 91,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 64,712 miles

Rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 39,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge, 215/60 R16 95h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,789 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 30,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low in tread and wearing low on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating on outer wall

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

Offside exhaust tail pipe rubbing on outer hand brake cable

Rear nearside and offside tyres deteriorating on outer walls

Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,101 miles

1 x exhaust rubber mount split

nearside front tyre becoming worn

rear brake pads becoming worn

Fail 26 Jun 2017 27,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,478 miles

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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SJ62 ELW is a 2012 Peugeot Independence in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Independence models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 55,172 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 14 years old, this Peugeot Independence is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ62 ELW is a 2012 Peugeot Independence, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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