Is the Toyota Yaris ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 447,733 MOT tests, around 80% of Toyota Yarises still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 6% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 74% petrol, 20% hybrid (petrol), 5% diesel. Petrol Yarises are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every hybrid (petrol) Yaris in the data (2012 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Yarises are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 80%
- Likely charged
- 6%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 447,733
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Yaris ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Yarises of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant31 tested | Likely compliant1,018 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant7,103 tested | Likely compliant13,862 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant14,731 tested | Likely compliant13,376 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant12,024 tested | Likely compliant16,070 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant14,888 tested | Likely compliant11,826 tested | Likely compliant219 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant17,715 tested | Likely compliant9,981 tested | Likely compliant805 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant19,791 tested | Likely compliant10,209 tested | Check exact car756 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant19,676 tested | Likely compliant7,812 tested | Check exact car1,345 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant22,231 tested | Likely compliant5,336 tested | Likely charged1,232 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant23,552 tested | Likely compliant2,094 tested | Likely charged1,450 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant15,360 tested | – | Likely charged1,033 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant17,258 tested | – | Likely charged1,771 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant23,537 tested | – | Likely charged1,777 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant19,231 tested | – | Likely charged4,439 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant19,082 tested | – | Likely charged3,326 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant16,798 tested | – | Likely charged1,992 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard17,184 tested | – | Likely charged1,458 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard14,459 tested | – | Likely charged1,129 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard12,735 tested | – | Likely charged747 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard10,224 tested | – | Likely charged434 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard8,368 tested | – | Likely charged4 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged4,350 tested | – | Likely charged4 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged1,356 tested | – | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Yaris
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 (74% of Yarises tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (20% of Yarises tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (5% of Yarises tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Yarises from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Toyota can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Yarises fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Yaris MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Yaris for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Yarises in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 30,762 tests (7% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Yarises from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 55,370 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 87,161 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 Yarises likely to comply are from 2006. 16,798 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 56% of the time and averaged 93,425 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) Yarises likely to comply are from 2012. 2,094 of them were tested; 2012 cars passed first time 70% of the time and averaged 66,184 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Yarises likely to comply are from 2016. 805 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 84% of the time and averaged 42,217 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Yaris's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.4% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.5%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (3.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.2% of tests.
Overall, 72% of Yarises passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 62,548 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 447,733 first MOT tests of the Toyota Yaris 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 447,733 MOT tests say about the Toyota Yaris and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Yaris ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 80% of Yarises on the road are likely compliant and 6% 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 Yaris years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Yarises first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Yaris ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Yarises from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Yaris 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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