Is the Fiat Ducato ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 95,993 MOT tests, around 31% of Fiat Ducatos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 61% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 8%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 99% diesel. Diesel Ducatos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 31%
- Likely charged
- 61%
- Depends on the car
- 8%
- MOT tests analysed
- 95,993
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Ducato ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Ducatos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Likely compliant346 tested | – |
| 2021 | Likely compliant772 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant4,765 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant6,514 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant6,291 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant5,985 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,077 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car4,322 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,347 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,058 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,201 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged3,436 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged3,589 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged3,697 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged5,301 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged5,496 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged4,765 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged4,927 tested | Check Euro standard2 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged4,149 tested | Check Euro standard16 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged3,417 tested | Check Euro standard3 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged2,344 tested | Check Euro standard10 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged1,946 tested | Check Euro standard22 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged1,638 tested | Likely charged22 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged1,430 tested | Likely charged28 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged1,156 tested | Likely charged26 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged914 tested | Likely charged9 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged678 tested | Likely charged25 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged417 tested | Likely charged16 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged349 tested | Likely charged38 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged298 tested | Likely charged48 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged372 tested | Likely charged85 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged291 tested | Likely charged82 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged206 tested | Likely charged188 tested |
| 1989 | Likely charged128 tested | Likely charged151 tested |
| 1988 | Likely charged110 tested | Likely charged183 tested |
| 1987 | Likely charged58 tested | Likely charged80 tested |
| 1986 | Likely charged39 tested | Likely charged38 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Ducato
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 (99% of Ducatos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (1% of Ducatos tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Ducatos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (8% 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 Ducatos fare at the MOT too: see the Fiat Ducato MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Fiat Ducato for London: what the MOT data shows
The Fiat Ducatos in this data were first registered between 1986 and 2022. 2019 was the most common year, with 6,514 tests (7% of the total), and half were registered in 2010 or later.
Ducatos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 88% of the time, at an average of 28,721 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 70% of the time with 56,548 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 Ducatos likely to comply are from 2016. 5,077 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 87% of the time and averaged 36,769 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Ducato's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.7% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.6%); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (2.6%). The most frequent advisory was "has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure", on 6.3% of tests.
Overall, 77% of Ducatos passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 46,434 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Fiat models
About this data
Based on 95,993 first MOT tests of the Fiat Ducato 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 95,993 MOT tests say about the Fiat Ducato and London's ULEZ.
Is the Fiat Ducato ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 31% of Ducatos on the road are likely compliant and 61% 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 Ducato years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Ducatos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Ducato ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Ducatos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Ducato 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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