FORD C-MAX vs KIA CEED
Both the FORD C-MAX and the KIA CEED are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 102,722 FORD C-MAXs versus 128,610 KIA CEEDs still on UK roads. That makes the FORD C-MAX the rarer of the two — there are about 1.3× as many KIA CEEDs left. Both are falling year on year (FORD C-MAX -6.2%, KIA CEED -4.2%).
Survivors over time
FORD C-MAX KIA CEED
FORD C-MAX
Common
102,722
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 6,779 (-6.2%) yr/yr
Peak 132,442 (2019 Q2)
98,574 licensed · 4,148 SORN
KIA CEED
Common
128,610
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 5,685 (-4.2%) yr/yr
Peak 134,295 (2025 Q2)
124,267 licensed · 4,343 SORN
Head to head
| FORD C-MAX | KIA CEED | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 102,722 | 128,610 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 98,574 | 124,267 |
| SORN (off-road) | 4,148 | 4,343 |
| Peak | 132,442 (2019 Q2) | 134,295 (2025 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 6,779 (-6.2%) yr/yr | ▼ 5,685 (-4.2%) yr/yr |
FORD C-MAX vs KIA CEED — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the FORD C-MAX or the KIA CEED?
The FORD C-MAX is rarer: 102,722 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 128,610 of the KIA CEED.
How many FORD C-MAX are left compared to the KIA CEED?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 102,722 FORD C-MAX and 128,610 KIA CEED still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.