Is the Suzuki Jimny ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 24,949 MOT tests, around 62% of Suzuki Jimnys still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 5% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 34%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol Jimnys are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 62%
- Likely charged
- 5%
- Depends on the car
- 34%
- MOT tests analysed
- 24,949
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Jimny ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Jimnys of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant892 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,196 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant500 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant939 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,059 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant994 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant861 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant899 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant915 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant759 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant695 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant878 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,223 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,773 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,745 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,865 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard2,207 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,904 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard1,436 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard981 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged757 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged349 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged73 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Jimny
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).
- Petrol (100% of Jimnys tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Jimnys fare at the MOT too: see the Suzuki Jimny MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Suzuki Jimny for London: what the MOT data shows
The Suzuki Jimnys in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2020. 2004 was the most common year, with 2,209 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Jimnys from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 51,792 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 61% of the time with 87,904 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 Jimnys likely to comply are from 2006. 1,745 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 61% of the time and averaged 81,020 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Jimny's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.0% of tests); body and structure: "or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting" (3.7%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 15.7% of tests.
Overall, 70% of Jimnys passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 64,921 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Suzuki models
About this data
Based on 24,949 first MOT tests of the Suzuki Jimny 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 24,949 MOT tests say about the Suzuki Jimny and London's ULEZ.
Is the Suzuki Jimny ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 62% of Jimnys on the road are likely compliant and 5% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Jimny years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Jimnys first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Jimny 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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