Is the MINI Hatch ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 653,875 MOT tests, around 76% of MINI Hatches still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 10% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 83% petrol, 16% diesel. Every petrol Hatch in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Hatches are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 76%
- Likely charged
- 10%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 653,875
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Hatch ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Hatches of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant2,004 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant33,443 tested | Likely compliant24 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant47,968 tested | Likely compliant280 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant43,413 tested | Likely compliant1,920 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant39,628 tested | Likely compliant6,623 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant35,724 tested | Likely compliant10,912 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant34,346 tested | Check exact car11,816 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant23,163 tested | Check exact car8,793 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant26,424 tested | Likely charged17,105 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant25,839 tested | Likely charged12,876 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant22,899 tested | Likely charged10,055 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant28,401 tested | Likely charged6,820 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant27,104 tested | Likely charged5,395 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant24,688 tested | Likely charged5,347 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant27,983 tested | Likely charged2,720 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant24,134 tested | Likely charged358 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard25,546 tested | Likely charged614 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard21,189 tested | Likely charged509 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard15,479 tested | Likely charged431 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard10,451 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard2,602 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Hatch
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 (83% of Hatches tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (16% of Hatches tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Hatches from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or MINI can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Hatches fare at the MOT too: see the MINI Hatch MOT failure rate.
Buying a used MINI Hatch for London: what the MOT data shows
The MINI Hatches in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 51,129 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
Hatches from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 78% of the time, at an average of 55,419 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 70% of the time with 76,523 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 Hatches likely to comply are from 2006. 24,134 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 56% of the time and averaged 93,207 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Hatches likely to comply are from 2016. 10,912 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 85% of the time and averaged 45,441 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Hatch's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.7% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.8%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.8% of tests.
Overall, 74% of Hatches passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 62,657 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other MINI models
About this data
Based on 653,875 first MOT tests of the MINI Hatch 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 653,875 MOT tests say about the MINI Hatch and London's ULEZ.
Is the MINI Hatch ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 76% of Hatches on the road are likely compliant and 10% 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 Hatch years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Hatches first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Hatch ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Hatches from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Hatch 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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