Is the Skoda Fabia ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 236,211 MOT tests, around 74% of Skoda Fabias still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 18% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 8%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 79% petrol, 21% diesel. Petrol Fabias are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Fabias are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 74%
- Likely charged
- 18%
- Depends on the car
- 8%
- MOT tests analysed
- 236,211
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Fabia ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Fabias of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant317 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant9,579 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant14,795 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant16,736 tested | Likely compliant146 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant17,178 tested | Likely compliant1,037 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant17,813 tested | Likely compliant1,681 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant15,455 tested | Check exact car2,479 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant11,829 tested | Check exact car3,186 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant14,562 tested | Likely charged4,563 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant9,497 tested | Likely charged4,977 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant8,294 tested | Likely charged4,320 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant7,550 tested | Likely charged4,223 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant10,254 tested | Likely charged4,377 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant7,146 tested | Likely charged4,685 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant6,288 tested | Likely charged3,759 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant5,502 tested | Likely charged3,240 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard4,380 tested | Likely charged2,826 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard3,153 tested | Likely charged2,158 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard2,526 tested | Likely charged1,059 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard1,590 tested | Likely charged843 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard1,135 tested | Likely charged613 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged361 tested | Likely charged62 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Fabia
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 (79% of Fabias tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (21% of Fabias tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Fabias from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (8% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Skoda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Fabias fare at the MOT too: see the Skoda Fabia MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Skoda Fabia for London: what the MOT data shows
The Skoda Fabias in this data were first registered between 2000 and 2021. 2016 was the most common year, with 19,494 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
Fabias from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 58,353 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 61% of the time with 90,577 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 Fabias likely to comply are from 2006. 5,502 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 53% of the time and averaged 104,970 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Fabias likely to comply are from 2016. 1,681 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 48,417 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Fabia's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.2% of tests); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (2.9%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.8% of tests.
Overall, 71% of Fabias passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 66,673 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 236,211 first MOT tests of the Skoda Fabia 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 236,211 MOT tests say about the Skoda Fabia and London's ULEZ.
Is the Skoda Fabia ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 74% of Fabias on the road are likely compliant and 18% 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 Fabia years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Fabias first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Fabia ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Fabias from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Fabia 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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