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FIAT 126 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,056 FIAT 126s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,057 in 2026 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 26 (2.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 75% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,056).
Rarer than 35% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 126
The Fiat 126 (Type 126) is a city car manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1972 until 2000 over a single generation. It has a rear-engine design and seats four passengers. Introduced by Fiat in October 1972 at the Turin Auto Show, the 126 replaced the Fiat 500, using major elements from its design. A subsequent iteration, marketed as the 126 Bis, used a horizontally oriented, water-cooled engine, and featured a rear hatchback with additional cargo space. The majority of 126s (some 3.3 million) were manufactured in Tychy and Bielsko-Biała plants, Poland and were marketed as the Polski Fiat 126p...
FIAT 126 — questions & answers
How many FIAT 126 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,056 FIAT 126 were still registered in the UK — 269 licensed and on the road, plus 787 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FIAT 126 rare?
The FIAT 126 is uncommon, with 1,056 still about, making it rarer than 35% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the FIAT 126 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FIAT 126 on UK roads rose by 26 (2.5%).
What fuel do most FIAT 126 use?
Most FIAT 126 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric.
When did the FIAT 126 peak?
The FIAT 126 peaked at 1,057 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.