BYD SEAL vs MITSUBISHI COLT
Both the BYD SEAL and the MITSUBISHI COLT are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEALs versus 20,531 MITSUBISHI COLTs still on UK roads. That makes the MITSUBISHI COLT the rarer of the two — there are about 2.5× as many BYD SEALs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BYD SEAL is rising (+230.9%) while the MITSUBISHI COLT is falling (-11.7%).
Survivors over time
BYD SEAL MITSUBISHI COLT
BYD SEAL
Common
51,814
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr
Peak 51,814 (2026 Q2)
51,684 licensed · 130 SORN
MITSUBISHI COLT
Common
20,531
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,722 (-11.7%) yr/yr
Peak 52,095 (2014 Q3)
16,387 licensed · 4,144 SORN
Head to head
| BYD SEAL | MITSUBISHI COLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 51,814 | 20,531 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 51,684 | 16,387 |
| SORN (off-road) | 130 | 4,144 |
| Peak | 51,814 (2026 Q2) | 52,095 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,722 (-11.7%) yr/yr |
BYD SEAL vs MITSUBISHI COLT — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BYD SEAL or the MITSUBISHI COLT?
The MITSUBISHI COLT is rarer: 20,531 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 51,814 of the BYD SEAL.
How many BYD SEAL are left compared to the MITSUBISHI COLT?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEAL and 20,531 MITSUBISHI COLT still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.