Is the Daihatsu Sirion ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,888 MOT tests, around 79% of Daihatsu Sirions still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 19%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol Sirions are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 79%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 19%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,888
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Sirion ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Sirions of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Likely compliant112 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant959 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,994 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,526 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant825 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard816 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard125 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard156 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard137 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard94 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged61 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged59 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Sirion
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 Sirions tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Sirions fare at the MOT too: see the Daihatsu Sirion MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Daihatsu Sirion for London: what the MOT data shows
The Daihatsu Sirions in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2010. 2008 was the most common year, with 1,994 tests (29% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Sirions from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 64% of the time, at an average of 69,767 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 58% of the time with 58,254 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Sirions likely to comply are from 2006. 825 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 60% of the time and averaged 75,550 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Sirion's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (9.7% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (7.0%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (4.0%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 15.8% of tests.
Overall, 63% of Sirions passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 70,289 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
About this data
Based on 6,888 first MOT tests of the Daihatsu Sirion 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 6,888 MOT tests say about the Daihatsu Sirion and London's ULEZ.
Is the Daihatsu Sirion ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 79% of Sirions on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Sirion years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Sirions first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Sirion 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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