Is the Vauxhall Corsa ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 947,583 MOT tests, around 87% of Vauxhall Corsas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 7% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 6%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 91% petrol, 9% diesel. Petrol Corsas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Corsas are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 87%
- Likely charged
- 7%
- Depends on the car
- 6%
- MOT tests analysed
- 947,583
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Corsa ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Corsas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant2,214 tested | Likely compliant27 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant42,595 tested | Likely compliant771 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant53,633 tested | Likely compliant70 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant50,889 tested | Likely compliant2,285 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant50,171 tested | Likely compliant2,359 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant71,570 tested | Likely compliant5,018 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant83,423 tested | Check exact car5,562 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant68,740 tested | Check exact car7,755 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant67,006 tested | Likely charged8,685 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant67,994 tested | Likely charged9,226 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant55,441 tested | Likely charged8,603 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant50,717 tested | Likely charged7,701 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant46,652 tested | Likely charged8,096 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant43,169 tested | Likely charged8,986 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant36,049 tested | Likely charged4,923 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant20,219 tested | Likely charged1,687 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard14,337 tested | Likely charged1,034 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard10,517 tested | Likely charged852 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard9,198 tested | Likely charged489 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard6,110 tested | Likely charged268 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard4,150 tested | Likely charged74 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged1,710 tested | Likely charged27 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged1,247 tested | Likely charged27 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged942 tested | Likely charged31 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged622 tested | Likely charged16 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged321 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged160 tested | Likely charged12 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged142 tested | Likely charged9 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged74 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Corsa
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 (91% of Corsas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (9% of Corsas tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Corsas from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (6% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Vauxhall can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Corsas fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Corsa MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Corsa for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Corsas in this data were first registered between 1993 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 88,986 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
Corsas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 65% of the time, at an average of 60,668 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 79,284 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 Corsas likely to comply are from 2006. 20,219 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 49% of the time and averaged 84,424 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Corsas likely to comply are from 2016. 5,018 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 49,400 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Corsa's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (7.1% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (6.3%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.1% of tests.
Overall, 64% of Corsas passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 62,928 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 947,583 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Corsa 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 947,583 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Corsa and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Corsa ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 87% of Corsas 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 Corsa years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Corsas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Corsa ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Corsas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Corsa 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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