FIAT · FIAT X1/9 · Cars
FIAT X1/9 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,316 FIAT X1/9s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 7 (0.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 76% 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 (1,316).
Rarer than 32% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the X1/9
The Fiat X1/9 is an Italian two-seater mid-engined sports car designed by Bertone and manufactured by Fiat from 1972–1982 and subsequently by Gruppo Bertone from 1982–1989. With a transverse engine and gearbox in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive configuration, the X1/9 was noted for its balanced handling, retractable headlights, lightweight removable hardtop which could be stowed under the bonnet, front and rear storage compartments — and for being the first Fiat to have been designed from its conception to meet US safety regulations.
FIAT X1/9 — questions & answers
How many FIAT X1/9 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,316 FIAT X1/9 were still registered in the UK — 321 licensed and on the road, plus 995 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FIAT X1/9 rare?
The FIAT X1/9 is uncommon, with 1,316 still about, making it rarer than 32% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the FIAT X1/9 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FIAT X1/9 on UK roads rose by 7 (0.5%).
What fuel do most FIAT X1/9 use?
Most FIAT X1/9 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the FIAT X1/9 peak?
The FIAT X1/9 peaked at 1,316 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.