UK vehicle statistics / Bova
How many Bova cars are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 237 licensed and 243 SORN Bova vehicles in the UK, across 1 published model group. That means 1 in 2 surviving Bova is currently off the road.
Looking at a Bova?
Population figures describe a model group, not the car in front of you.
Check its registration free for the official tax, MOT and mileage record. Before buying, the optional £9.99 full history check adds outstanding-finance, stolen and insurance write-off checks.
Is the Bova fleet shrinking?
Adding up every published Bova model group: Licensed numbers peaked at 756 in 2014 Q3 and stand at 237 in 2026 Q1, down 69%. That is down 38% in the five years since 2021 Q1. A further 243 are declared SORN — 1 in 2 of the 480 still on the DVLA record is off the road, laid up, part-restored or waiting to be sold.
Before you buy
- Ask why it was off the road — Of the 480 Bova vehicles still on the DVLA record, 1 in 2 is SORN (243 at 2026 Q1). A car that has been laid up needs a closer look at brakes, tyres and the MOT history.
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 69% from the 2014 Q3 peak of 756. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual Bova — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Rarest Bova models
The published Bova model groups with the smallest surviving populations.
- Futura — 237 licensed, 243 SORN
Every Bova model
| Model | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Futura | 237 | 243 |
How to read these numbers
Licensed means taxed and legal to use on the road at the end of the quarter. SORN means the keeper has declared it off the road — it still exists, but it is not in use. A model group's total is the best available proxy for how many survive, and a shrinking one means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply.
Common questions
How many Bova cars are left in the UK?
237 Bova vehicles were licensed and 243 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, across 1 published model group, according to DfT and DVLA statistics.
Which Bova is rarest?
Of the published Bova model groups, the Futura has the smallest surviving population at 237 licensed and 243 SORN.
Is the Bova fleet shrinking?
Licensed numbers peaked at 756 in 2014 Q3 and stand at 237 in 2026 Q1, down 69%. That is down 38% in the five years since 2021 Q1. A further 243 are declared SORN — 1 in 2 of the 480 still on the DVLA record is off the road, laid up, part-restored or waiting to be sold.
Does a Bova population figure describe the car I am looking at?
No. It describes the model group. Enter the registration for that car's own free MOT, tax and mileage record.
Source and limitations
Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.
Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.