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FSO CARS CARO Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 20 FSO CARS CAROs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 22 in 2016 Q1 — only 91% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the FSO CARS CARO is rarer than 75% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 20 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 75% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the CARO
The FSO Polonez is a motor vehicle that was developed in Poland in collaboration with Fiat and produced by Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych from 1978 to 2002. It was based on the Polski Fiat 125p platform with a new hatchback designed by Zbigniew Wattson, Walter de Silva and Giorgetto Giugiaro. It was available in body styles that included two- and four-door compact-sized cars, station wagons, as well as commercial versions as pickup truck, cargo van, and ambulance. Production totaled more than one million units, excluding the pickup truck and van variants. The Polonez was marketed in other nations...
FSO CARS CARO — questions & answers
How many FSO CARS CARO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 20 FSO CARS CARO were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 17 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FSO CARS CARO rare?
The FSO CARS CARO is genuinely rare, with only 20 left, making it rarer than 75% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the FSO CARS CARO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FSO CARS CARO on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most FSO CARS CARO use?
Most FSO CARS CARO run on diesel — about 55% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the FSO CARS CARO peak?
The FSO CARS CARO peaked at 22 registered in 2016 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.