Is the Hyundai i40 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 22,288 MOT tests, around 37% of Hyundai i40s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 30% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 33%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 99% diesel. Diesel i40s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 37%
- Likely charged
- 30%
- Depends on the car
- 33%
- MOT tests analysed
- 22,288
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i40 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many i40s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant449 tested | Likely compliant34 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,170 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,633 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,622 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car3,693 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,750 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged2,904 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,186 tested | Likely compliant200 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged580 tested | Likely compliant29 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the i40
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 i40s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (1% of i40s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
i40s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (33% 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 i40s fare at the MOT too: see the Hyundai i40 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Hyundai i40 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Hyundai i40s in this data were first registered between 2011 and 2019. 2014 was the most common year, with 3,752 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
i40s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 80% of the time, at an average of 76,109 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 64% of the time with 105,353 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 i40s likely to comply are from 2016. 3,622 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 83,057 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the i40's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (4.3% of tests); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (3.7%); lights and electrics: "not working on dipped beam" (2.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.2% of tests.
Overall, 73% of i40s passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 90,125 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Hyundai models
About this data
Based on 22,288 first MOT tests of the Hyundai i40 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 22,288 MOT tests say about the Hyundai i40 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Hyundai i40 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 37% of i40s on the road are likely compliant and 30% 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 i40 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol i40s first registered from 2011 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel i40 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel i40s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific i40 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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