Is the Fiat 500L ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 17,661 MOT tests, around 40% of Fiat 500L models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 17% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 44%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 69% diesel, 31% petrol. Diesel 500L models are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol 500L in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 40%
- Likely charged
- 17%
- Depends on the car
- 44%
- MOT tests analysed
- 17,661
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500L ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 500L models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | Likely compliant63 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant16 tested | Likely compliant146 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant141 tested | Likely compliant465 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant387 tested | Likely compliant500 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,026 tested | Likely compliant610 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,100 tested | Likely compliant902 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car5,600 tested | Likely compliant1,359 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged2,900 tested | Likely compliant1,389 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 500L
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).
- Diesel (69% of 500L models tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (31% of 500L models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
500L models from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (44% 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 500L models fare at the MOT too: see the Fiat 500L MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Fiat 500L for London: what the MOT data shows
The Fiat 500L models in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2020. 2014 was the most common year, with 6,960 tests (40% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
500L models from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 70% of the time, at an average of 54,504 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 72,362 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 diesel 500L models likely to comply are from 2016. 1,026 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 47,034 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 500L's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (6.6% of tests) and "pin or bush excessively worn" (3.6%); lights and electrics: "not working" (5.1%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.8% of tests.
Overall, 67% of 500L models passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 62,347 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Fiat models
About this data
Based on 17,661 first MOT tests of the Fiat 500L 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 17,661 MOT tests say about the Fiat 500L and London's ULEZ.
Is the Fiat 500L ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 40% of 500L models on the road are likely compliant and 17% 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 500L years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 500L models first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 500L ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 500L models from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 500L 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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