Is the Fiat 500 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 328,444 MOT tests, around 98% of Fiat 500s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 98% petrol. Every petrol 500 in the data (2007 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 98%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 328,444
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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 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant341 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant13,714 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant21,473 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant23,624 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant22,667 tested | Likely compliant50 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant31,341 tested | Likely compliant57 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant36,979 tested | Check exact car79 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant39,070 tested | Check exact car1,751 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant33,534 tested | Likely charged1,843 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant27,997 tested | Likely charged92 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant20,635 tested | Likely charged135 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant20,461 tested | Likely charged566 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant19,052 tested | Likely charged1,066 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant10,059 tested | Likely charged1,524 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant137 tested | Likely charged12 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), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (98% of 500s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (2% of 500s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
500s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (1% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Fiat can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 500s fare at the MOT too: see the Fiat 500 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Fiat 500 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Fiat 500s in this data were first registered between 2007 and 2021. 2014 was the most common year, with 40,821 tests (12% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
500s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 69% of the time, at an average of 49,670 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 71,153 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
Whichever year you choose, check the 500's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (4.9% of tests) and "has an excessively worn bush" (3.0%); lights and electrics: "not working" (3.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.4% of tests.
Overall, 69% of 500s passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 49,971 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 328,444 first MOT tests of the Fiat 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 328,444 MOT tests say about the Fiat 500 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Fiat 500 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 98% of 500s on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol 500 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 500s first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 500 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 500s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
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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