Is the Suzuki Swift ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 133,153 MOT tests, around 96% of Suzuki Swifts still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 88% petrol, 10% hybrid (petrol). Petrol Swifts are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every hybrid (petrol) Swift in the data (2017 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 96%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 2%
- MOT tests analysed
- 133,153
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Swift ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Swifts of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant16 tested | Likely compliant223 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,030 tested | Likely compliant7,132 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant9,240 tested | Likely compliant1,898 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant7,602 tested | Likely compliant2,602 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant6,751 tested | Likely compliant1,331 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant10,516 tested | – | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant12,436 tested | – | Check exact car25 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant9,852 tested | – | Check exact car265 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant8,486 tested | – | Likely charged345 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant8,612 tested | – | Likely charged606 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant6,226 tested | – | Likely charged249 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant6,138 tested | – | Likely charged297 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant7,174 tested | – | Likely charged438 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant7,916 tested | – | Likely charged345 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant8,083 tested | – | Likely charged152 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant4,639 tested | – | Likely charged186 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,584 tested | – | Likely charged35 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard102 tested | – | – |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard247 tested | – | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard118 tested | – | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged58 tested | – | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged50 tested | – | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Swift
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 (88% of Swifts tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (10% of Swifts tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (2% of Swifts tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Swifts from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (2% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Suzuki can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Swifts fare at the MOT too: see the Suzuki Swift MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Suzuki Swift for London: what the MOT data shows
The Suzuki Swifts in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 12,461 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Swifts from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 72% of the time, at an average of 57,668 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 78,409 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 Swifts likely to comply are from 2006. 4,639 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 49% of the time and averaged 94,221 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) Swifts likely to comply are from 2017. 1,331 of them were tested; 2017 cars passed first time 83% of the time and averaged 37,994 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Swift's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.0% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.4%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (3.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.9% of tests.
Overall, 72% of Swifts passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 58,500 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 133,153 first MOT tests of the Suzuki Swift 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 133,153 MOT tests say about the Suzuki Swift and London's ULEZ.
Is the Suzuki Swift ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 96% of Swifts on the road are likely compliant and 2% 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 Swift years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Swifts first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Swift ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Swifts from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Swift 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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