Is the Hyundai ix35 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 52,994 MOT tests, around 15% of Hyundai ix35s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 45% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 40%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 85% diesel, 15% petrol. Diesel ix35s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol ix35 in the data (2010 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 15%
- Likely charged
- 45%
- Depends on the car
- 40%
- MOT tests analysed
- 52,994
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ix35 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many ix35s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Likely compliant176 tested | Likely compliant151 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car9,166 tested | Likely compliant2,648 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car11,862 tested | Likely compliant1,624 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged9,207 tested | Likely compliant1,427 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged7,110 tested | Likely compliant1,372 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged4,825 tested | Likely compliant479 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged2,614 tested | Likely compliant332 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the ix35
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 (85% of ix35s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (15% of ix35s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
ix35s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (40% 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 ix35s fare at the MOT too: see the Hyundai ix35 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Hyundai ix35 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Hyundai ix35s in this data were first registered between 2010 and 2016. 2014 was the most common year, with 13,486 tests (25% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
ix35s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 69% of the time, at an average of 77,524 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 61% of the time with 89,496 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 ix35s likely to comply are from 2016. 176 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 81% of the time and averaged 54,148 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the ix35's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.7% of tests); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (4.1%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (4.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.6% of tests.
Overall, 68% of ix35s passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 80,534 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 52,994 first MOT tests of the Hyundai ix35 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 52,994 MOT tests say about the Hyundai ix35 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Hyundai ix35 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 15% of ix35s on the road are likely compliant and 45% 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 ix35 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol ix35s first registered from 2010 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel ix35 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel ix35s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific ix35 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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