Is the Abarth 500 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 5,488 MOT tests, around 100% of Abarth 500s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol 500 in the data (2009 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 5,488
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
500 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 500s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Likely compliant61 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant739 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant788 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant547 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant742 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant884 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant953 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant761 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 500
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of 500s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 500s fare at the MOT too: see the Abarth 500 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Abarth 500 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Abarth 500s in this data were first registered between 2009 and 2016. 2010 was the most common year, with 954 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Almost every 500 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2016) passed first time 85% of the time at 35,900 miles on average, and the oldest (2009) passed 66% at 79,667 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the 500's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.9% of tests); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (3.4%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (3.2%). The most frequent advisory was "in such a condition that it is seriously weakened", on 18.1% of tests.
Overall, 67% of 500s passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 64,568 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Abarth models
About this data
Based on 5,488 first MOT tests of the Abarth 500 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 5,488 MOT tests say about the Abarth 500 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Abarth 500 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of 500s on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol 500 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 500s first registered from 2009 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific 500 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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