Is the Hyundai i20 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 125,129 MOT tests, around 96% of Hyundai i20s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 3% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 95% petrol. Every petrol i20 in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 96%
- Likely charged
- 3%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 125,129
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i20 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many i20s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant47 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,961 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant7,453 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant8,654 tested | Likely compliant74 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant11,588 tested | Likely compliant138 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant12,983 tested | Likely compliant838 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant11,596 tested | Check exact car1,299 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant12,742 tested | Check exact car476 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant11,945 tested | Likely charged829 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant9,566 tested | Likely charged326 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant9,216 tested | Likely charged818 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant9,574 tested | Likely charged584 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant9,188 tested | Likely charged722 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant103 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the i20
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 (95% of i20s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (5% of i20s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
i20s 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 Hyundai can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how i20s fare at the MOT too: see the Hyundai i20 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Hyundai i20 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Hyundai i20s in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2021. 2016 was the most common year, with 13,821 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
i20s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 74% of the time, at an average of 54,336 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 61% of the time with 72,070 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 i20's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.3% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.9%); suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (2.7%). The most frequent advisory was "has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure", on 12.5% of tests.
Overall, 74% of i20s passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 54,788 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 125,129 first MOT tests of the Hyundai i20 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 125,129 MOT tests say about the Hyundai i20 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Hyundai i20 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 96% of i20s on the road are likely compliant and 3% 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 i20 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol i20s first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel i20 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel i20s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific i20 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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