Is the Hyundai Tucson ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 121,849 MOT tests, around 92% of Hyundai Tucsons still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 4% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 4%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 54% petrol, 43% diesel. Every petrol Tucson in the data (2004 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Tucsons are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2010 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 92%
- Likely charged
- 4%
- Depends on the car
- 4%
- MOT tests analysed
- 121,849
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Tucson ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Tucsons of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid (diesel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant190 tested | Likely compliant8 tested | Likely compliant182 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant9,939 tested | Likely compliant111 tested | Likely compliant3,336 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant24,415 tested | Likely compliant2,081 tested | Likely compliant594 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant18,825 tested | Likely compliant6,160 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant7,412 tested | Likely compliant16,744 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,749 tested | Likely compliant17,807 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant287 tested | Check exact car4,624 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely compliant61 tested | Likely charged231 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely compliant166 tested | Likely charged550 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely compliant173 tested | Likely charged542 tested | – |
| 2007 | Likely compliant289 tested | Likely charged903 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely compliant531 tested | Likely charged987 tested | – |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard340 tested | Likely charged995 tested | – |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard113 tested | Likely charged241 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Tucson
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 (54% of Tucsons tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (43% of Tucsons tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2010 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (diesel) (3% of Tucsons tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Tucsons from 2015 sit on the boundary (4% 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 Tucsons fare at the MOT too: see the Hyundai Tucson MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Hyundai Tucson for London: what the MOT data shows
The Hyundai Tucsons in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 27,090 tests (22% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Tucsons from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 84% of the time, at an average of 41,527 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 54% of the time with 105,788 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 Tucsons likely to comply are from 2006. 531 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 50% of the time and averaged 108,427 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Tucsons likely to comply are from 2016. 17,807 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 58,686 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Tucson's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.4% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.9%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.9% of tests.
Overall, 82% of Tucsons passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 45,039 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 121,849 first MOT tests of the Hyundai Tucson 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 121,849 MOT tests say about the Hyundai Tucson and London's ULEZ.
Is the Hyundai Tucson ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 92% of Tucsons on the road are likely compliant and 4% 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 Tucson years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Tucsons first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Tucson ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Tucsons from 2010 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Tucson 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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