Is the Suzuki Vitara ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 60,897 MOT tests, around 95% of Suzuki Vitaras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 2%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 88% petrol, 7% diesel. Petrol Vitaras are generally compliant from 2007, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Vitaras are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2009 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 95%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 2%
- MOT tests analysed
- 60,897
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Vitara ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Vitaras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant1 tested | – | Likely compliant254 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant2,740 tested | – | Likely compliant2,666 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant12,956 tested | – | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant11,910 tested | Likely compliant279 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant10,479 tested | Likely compliant1,016 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,128 tested | Likely compliant1,948 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant4,547 tested | Check exact car1,038 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely compliant33 tested | Likely charged17 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely compliant46 tested | Likely charged19 tested | – |
| 2007 | Likely compliant23 tested | Likely charged29 tested | – |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard61 tested | Likely charged28 tested | – |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard95 tested | Likely charged20 tested | – |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard74 tested | Likely charged2 tested | – |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard77 tested | Likely charged27 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard46 tested | Likely charged11 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged136 tested | Likely charged1 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged217 tested | Likely charged5 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged186 tested | Likely charged9 tested | – |
| 1997 | Likely charged103 tested | Likely charged8 tested | – |
| 1996 | Likely charged101 tested | Likely charged14 tested | – |
| 1995 | Likely charged126 tested | Likely charged1 tested | – |
| 1994 | Likely charged114 tested | – | – |
| 1993 | Likely charged67 tested | Likely charged2 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Vitara
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 Vitaras tested): likely compliant from 2007; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (7% of Vitaras tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2009 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (5% of Vitaras tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Vitaras from 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 Vitaras fare at the MOT too: see the Suzuki Vitara MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Suzuki Vitara for London: what the MOT data shows
The Suzuki Vitaras in this data were first registered between 1993 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 12,956 tests (21% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Vitaras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 86% of the time, at an average of 39,029 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 58% of the time with 85,290 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 Vitaras likely to comply are from 2007. 23 of them were tested; 2007 cars passed first time 63% of the time and averaged 95,596 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Vitaras likely to comply are from 2016. 1,948 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 84% of the time and averaged 52,032 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Vitara's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (3.6% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.0%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.3% of tests.
Overall, 85% of Vitaras passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 40,772 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Suzuki models
About this data
Based on 60,897 first MOT tests of the Suzuki Vitara 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 60,897 MOT tests say about the Suzuki Vitara and London's ULEZ.
Is the Suzuki Vitara ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 95% of Vitaras 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 Vitara years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Vitaras first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Vitara ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Vitaras from 2009 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Vitara 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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