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SJ62 ELX

2012 Peugeot Independence

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,360 mi
Last recorded80,360 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Independence55,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 ELX
MakePeugeot
ModelIndependence
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 64,970 miles

Two additional seats fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2024 64,970 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Two additional seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,547 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 13 Dec 2022 57,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front cv boot slightly leaking grease

exhaust has slight blow

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,904 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 41,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-60-16 (99t) xload worn @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-60-16 (99t) xload worn @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-60-16 (99t) xload dot code 1612 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-60-16 (99t) xload worn @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 36,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 31,637 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 31,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,075 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 24,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,988 miles

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)

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 ELX 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was SJ62 ELX registered?

SJ62 ELX is a 2012 Peugeot Independence, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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