Is the Fiat Panda ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 93,036 MOT tests, around 87% of Fiat Pandas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 5% 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 93% petrol, 7% diesel. Every petrol Panda in the data (2003 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Pandas are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 87%
- Likely charged
- 5%
- Depends on the car
- 8%
- MOT tests analysed
- 93,036
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Panda ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Pandas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,748 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,593 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,563 tested | Likely compliant100 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,407 tested | Likely compliant134 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant4,609 tested | Likely compliant277 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant7,557 tested | Check exact car402 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant7,141 tested | Check exact car876 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant6,757 tested | Likely charged846 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant6,366 tested | Likely charged130 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant5,422 tested | Likely charged99 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant8,596 tested | Likely charged585 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant9,848 tested | Likely charged614 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant4,379 tested | Likely charged894 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant5,054 tested | Likely charged638 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant4,087 tested | Likely charged393 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard3,193 tested | Likely charged283 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard2,963 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard86 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Panda
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 (93% of Pandas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (7% of Pandas tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Pandas 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 Pandas fare at the MOT too: see the Fiat Panda MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Fiat Panda for London: what the MOT data shows
The Fiat Pandas in this data were first registered between 2003 and 2020. 2009 was the most common year, with 10,463 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Pandas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 67% of the time, at an average of 55,769 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 69,913 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 Pandas likely to comply are from 2006. 4,087 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 53% of the time and averaged 79,961 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Pandas likely to comply are from 2016. 277 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 77% of the time and averaged 36,191 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Panda's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.4% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (4.0%); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (4.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.6% of tests.
Overall, 66% of Pandas passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 57,976 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 93,036 first MOT tests of the Fiat Panda 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 93,036 MOT tests say about the Fiat Panda and London's ULEZ.
Is the Fiat Panda ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 87% of Pandas on the road are likely compliant and 5% 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 Panda years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Pandas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Panda ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Pandas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Panda 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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