How many KIA Niro cars are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 136,293 licensed and 681 SORN vehicles in the UK within the KIA Niro generic-model group.
Looking at a Niro?
Population figures cannot tell you whether one particular car is taxed, MOT-valid or safe to buy.
Check its registration free for the official tax, MOT and mileage record. If the car is still worth pursuing, the optional £9.99 full history check adds outstanding-finance, stolen and insurance write-off checks.
Wondering whether one particular Niro is off the road? A free SORN check shows whether it is currently SORN, taxed or untaxed.
Is the Niro disappearing?
136,293 are licensed as of 2026 Q1 — the highest count in the published series, so the Niro is still arriving on UK roads rather than leaving them. That is up 209% in the five years since 2021 Q1.
A falling population is worth knowing before you buy: it usually means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply, and it is why a good example of a scarce model can hold its price while a neglected one is hard to sell at any price.
When it shows up in the statistics
KIA Niro first appears in the published DfT series in 2016 Q2. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.
Niro MOT pass rate
In 2024, 87% of 31,417 KIA Niro MOTs passed first time — above the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 87.8% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 85% aged 6–9 years.
- Condition — 4.1% of tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Wipers — 2.8% of tests. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Tread Depth — 1.7% of tests. Tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit. Budget for tyres, and treat it as a sign of how the car was maintained.
- Headlamp Aim — 1.2% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
Full age bands and failure notes are on the KIA Niro MOT pass rate page.
Before you buy
- Condition — 4.1% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Wipers — 2.8% of tests in 2024. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Tread Depth — 1.7% of tests in 2024. Tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit. Budget for tyres, and treat it as a sign of how the car was maintained.
- Headlamp Aim — 1.2% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Check the actual Niro — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Quarterly licensed and SORN counts
Every quarter DfT has published for this model group, newest first.
| Quarter | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 136,293 | 681 |
| 2025 Q4 | 133,567 | 654 |
| 2025 Q3 | 131,355 | 618 |
| 2025 Q2 | 127,834 | 642 |
| 2025 Q1 | 124,803 | 596 |
| 2024 Q4 | 120,844 | 512 |
| 2024 Q3 | 119,413 | 357 |
| 2024 Q2 | 113,760 | 324 |
| 2024 Q1 | 108,087 | 328 |
| 2023 Q4 | 102,515 | 375 |
| 2023 Q3 | 100,494 | 381 |
| 2023 Q2 | 95,233 | 335 |
| 2023 Q1 | 91,360 | 327 |
| 2022 Q4 | 85,140 | 187 |
| 2022 Q3 | 81,474 | 162 |
| 2022 Q2 | 75,789 | 189 |
| 2022 Q1 | 68,917 | 139 |
| 2021 Q4 | 61,884 | 123 |
| 2021 Q3 | 56,778 | 103 |
| 2021 Q2 | 50,359 | 127 |
| 2021 Q1 | 44,091 | 188 |
| 2020 Q4 | 38,499 | 263 |
| 2020 Q3 | 33,339 | 144 |
| 2020 Q2 | 25,142 | 151 |
| 2020 Q1 | 23,366 | 138 |
| 2019 Q4 | 20,626 | 43 |
| 2019 Q3 | 18,791 | 34 |
| 2019 Q2 | 16,489 | 28 |
| 2019 Q1 | 14,279 | 33 |
| 2018 Q4 | 11,716 | 13 |
| 2018 Q3 | 10,349 | 39 |
| 2018 Q2 | 8,476 | 63 |
| 2018 Q1 | 7,102 | 29 |
| 2017 Q4 | 5,459 | 13 |
| 2017 Q3 | 4,716 | 31 |
| 2017 Q2 | 3,433 | 51 |
| 2017 Q1 | 2,524 | 42 |
| 2016 Q4 | 1,205 | 41 |
| 2016 Q3 | 759 | 0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
Other KIA models
- Sportage — 432,443 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Picanto — 221,758 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Ceed — 125,667 licensed. MOT pass rate
- RIO — 97,333 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Stonic — 57,669 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Venga — 45,401 licensed. MOT pass rate
See how many of every KIA model are left
Common questions
How many KIA Niro cars are left in the UK?
136,293 were licensed and 681 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
How many KIA Niro cars are SORN?
681 are declared SORN, alongside 136,293 licensed, at the end of 2026 Q1.
Is the Niro disappearing?
136,293 are licensed as of 2026 Q1 — the highest count in the published series, so the Niro is still arriving on UK roads rather than leaving them. That is up 209% in the five years since 2021 Q1.
When does the Niro appear in the UK statistics?
KIA Niro first appears in the published DfT series in 2016 Q2. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.
What is the KIA Niro MOT pass rate?
In 2024, 87% of 31,417 KIA Niro MOTs passed first time — above the 71.2% UK average.
What does the Niro fail its MOT on?
The most common initial failure categories in 2024 are condition (4.1% of tests), wipers (2.8% of tests), tread depth (1.7% of tests).
Does this say whether one Niro is a good buy?
No. These are population figures for the model group. Enter that vehicle's registration for its 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.