Is the Fiat Punto ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 79,583 MOT tests, around 85% of Fiat Puntos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 5% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 10%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 96% petrol. Petrol Puntos are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 85%
- Likely charged
- 5%
- Depends on the car
- 10%
- MOT tests analysed
- 79,583
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Punto ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Puntos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Likely compliant319 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,266 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,718 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant2,478 tested | Check exact car20 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant3,638 tested | Check exact car112 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant4,445 tested | Likely charged191 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant6,228 tested | Likely charged230 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant6,309 tested | Likely charged217 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant8,255 tested | Likely charged224 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant6,839 tested | Likely charged363 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant7,478 tested | Likely charged638 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant10,987 tested | Likely charged501 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant7,707 tested | Likely charged405 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard2,123 tested | Likely charged55 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard2,874 tested | Likely charged88 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,699 tested | Likely charged53 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard1,018 tested | Likely charged21 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard462 tested | Likely charged9 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged180 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged104 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged115 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged65 tested | – |
| 1995 | Likely charged52 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Punto
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 (96% of Puntos tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (4% of Puntos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Puntos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (10% 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 Puntos fare at the MOT too: see the Fiat Punto MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Fiat Punto for London: what the MOT data shows
The Fiat Puntos in this data were first registered between 1995 and 2018. 2007 was the most common year, with 11,489 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Puntos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 56% of the time, at an average of 78,266 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 55% of the time with 81,225 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Puntos likely to comply are from 2006. 7,707 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 52% of the time and averaged 88,299 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Punto's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (11.3% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (5.6%); body and structure: "has a major leak of exhaust gases" (4.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.9% of tests.
Overall, 56% of Puntos passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 78,004 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Fiat models
About this data
Based on 79,583 first MOT tests of the Fiat Punto 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 79,583 MOT tests say about the Fiat Punto and London's ULEZ.
Is the Fiat Punto ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 85% of Puntos 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 Punto years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Puntos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Punto ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Puntos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Punto 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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