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 Q1 there are 104,688 FORD C-MAXs versus 129,982 KIA CEEDs still on UK roads. That makes the FORD C-MAX the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many KIA CEEDs left. Both are falling year on year (FORD C-MAX -5.9%, KIA CEED -2.3%).
Survivors over time
FORD C-MAX KIA CEED
FORD C-MAX
Common
104,688
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 6,524 (-5.9%) yr/yr
Peak 132,442 (2019 Q2)
100,581 licensed · 4,107 SORN
KIA CEED
Common
129,982
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 3,045 (-2.3%) yr/yr
Peak 134,295 (2025 Q2)
125,664 licensed · 4,318 SORN
Head to head
| FORD C-MAX | KIA CEED | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 104,688 | 129,982 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 100,581 | 125,664 |
| SORN (off-road) | 4,107 | 4,318 |
| Peak | 132,442 (2019 Q2) | 134,295 (2025 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 6,524 (-5.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 3,045 (-2.3%) 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: 104,688 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 129,982 of the KIA CEED.
How many FORD C-MAX are left compared to the KIA CEED?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 104,688 FORD C-MAX and 129,982 KIA CEED still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.