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SJ62 EPZ

2012 Peugeot Independence

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,258 mi
Last recorded58,258 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Independence55,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 EPZ
MakePeugeot
ModelIndependence
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 58,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,545 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 49,609 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,700 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,296 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 29,281 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,369 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 26,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,836 miles

Centre exhaust is corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside hand brake cable is corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,836 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust is corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside hand brake cable is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,185 miles

engine covers and under trays fited time of test

items removed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 17,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine covers and under trays fited time of test

items removed

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 EPZ is a 2012 Peugeot Independence in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPZ is a 2012 Peugeot Independence, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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