Is the Suzuki SX4 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 41,365 MOT tests, around 89% of Suzuki SX4s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 7% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 5%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 85% petrol, 14% diesel. Every petrol SX4 in the data (2006 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel SX4s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 89%
- Likely charged
- 7%
- Depends on the car
- 5%
- MOT tests analysed
- 41,365
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SX4 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many SX4s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | – | – | Likely compliant51 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant538 tested | – | Likely compliant396 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,073 tested | Likely compliant9 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,605 tested | Likely compliant123 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,998 tested | Likely compliant272 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,801 tested | Likely compliant619 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant3,046 tested | Check exact car765 tested | – |
| 2014 | Likely compliant5,259 tested | Check exact car1,246 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant2,764 tested | Likely charged640 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely compliant1,594 tested | Likely charged401 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely compliant1,903 tested | Likely charged400 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely compliant1,943 tested | Likely charged188 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely compliant1,644 tested | Likely charged490 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely compliant2,397 tested | Likely charged406 tested | – |
| 2007 | Likely compliant2,494 tested | Likely charged165 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,073 tested | Likely charged52 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the SX4
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 (85% of SX4s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (14% of SX4s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (1% of SX4s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
SX4s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (5% 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 SX4s fare at the MOT too: see the Suzuki SX4 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Suzuki SX4 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Suzuki SX4s in this data were first registered between 2006 and 2021. 2014 was the most common year, with 6,508 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
SX4s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 72% of the time, at an average of 62,506 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 57% of the time with 78,849 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 diesel SX4s likely to comply are from 2016. 619 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 83% of the time and averaged 50,624 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the SX4's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.6% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (5.3%) and "ball joint excessively worn" (4.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.9% of tests.
Overall, 71% of SX4s passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 63,584 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Suzuki models
About this data
Based on 41,365 first MOT tests of the Suzuki SX4 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 41,365 MOT tests say about the Suzuki SX4 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Suzuki SX4 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 89% of SX4s on the road are likely compliant and 7% 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 SX4 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol SX4s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel SX4 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel SX4s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific SX4 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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