Is the SEAT Ibiza ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 194,950 MOT tests, around 88% of SEAT Ibizas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 9% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 3%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 89% petrol, 11% diesel. Petrol Ibizas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Ibizas are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 88%
- Likely charged
- 9%
- Depends on the car
- 3%
- MOT tests analysed
- 194,950
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Ibiza ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Ibizas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant356 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant8,341 tested | Likely compliant60 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant12,919 tested | Likely compliant261 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant12,844 tested | Likely compliant145 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant15,823 tested | Likely compliant102 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant18,017 tested | Likely compliant465 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant17,690 tested | Check exact car610 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant18,659 tested | Check exact car1,172 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant13,744 tested | Likely charged3,088 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant11,067 tested | Likely charged3,199 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant11,187 tested | Likely charged3,553 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant8,273 tested | Likely charged3,256 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant8,561 tested | Likely charged1,364 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant5,194 tested | Likely charged1,152 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant4,023 tested | Likely charged722 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant2,847 tested | Likely charged592 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,537 tested | Likely charged385 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,333 tested | Likely charged226 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,056 tested | Likely charged177 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard372 tested | Likely charged57 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard160 tested | Likely charged17 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged90 tested | Likely charged5 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged88 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged67 tested | Likely charged11 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Ibiza
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 (89% of Ibizas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (11% of Ibizas tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Ibizas from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (3% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or SEAT can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Ibizas fare at the MOT too: see the SEAT Ibiza MOT failure rate.
Buying a used SEAT Ibiza for London: what the MOT data shows
The SEAT Ibizas in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2021. 2014 was the most common year, with 19,831 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Ibizas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 68% of the time, at an average of 63,361 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 58% of the time with 88,984 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 Ibizas likely to comply are from 2006. 2,847 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 49% of the time and averaged 100,812 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Ibizas likely to comply are from 2016. 465 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 70% of the time and averaged 52,595 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Ibiza's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (3.6% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.5%); lights and electrics: "not working" (3.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.8% of tests.
Overall, 66% of Ibizas passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 66,522 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other SEAT models
About this data
Based on 194,950 first MOT tests of the SEAT Ibiza 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 194,950 MOT tests say about the SEAT Ibiza and London's ULEZ.
Is the SEAT Ibiza ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 88% of Ibizas on the road are likely compliant and 9% 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 Ibiza years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Ibizas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Ibiza ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Ibizas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Ibiza 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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