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HONDA HR-V Common

As of 2026 Q1, 62,285 HONDA HR-Vs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar 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 5,229 (9.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

HONDA HR-V car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
62,285
60,555 licensed1,730 SORN
▲ 5,229 (+9.2%) yr/yr
Peak: 62,285 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 16k 31k 47k 62k 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 62,285 on the road.

Rarer than 5% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 62,277 on the road today
Hybrid 48%Petrol 38%Diesel 14%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the HR-V

The Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured and marketed by Honda over three generations. The first generation HR-V, based on the Honda Logo, was marketed from 1999 to 2006 in Europe, Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets, in either three-door (1999–2003) or five-door (1999–2006) configurations — internally designated GH2 and GH4 respectively. After a seven-year hiatus, Honda reintroduced the nameplate for the second generation HR-V, based on the third-generation Honda Fit. Production began in late 2013 for the Japanese domestic market as the Honda Vezel (Japanese: ホンダ...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

HONDA HR-V — questions & answers

How many HONDA HR-V are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 62,285 HONDA HR-V were still registered in the UK — 60,555 licensed and on the road, plus 1,730 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the HONDA HR-V rare?

The HONDA HR-V is common, with 62,285 still on the road, making it rarer than 5% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the HONDA HR-V increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of HONDA HR-V on UK roads rose by 5,229 (9.2%).

What fuel do most HONDA HR-V use?

Most HONDA HR-V run on hybrid — about 48% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, diesel.

When did the HONDA HR-V peak?

The HONDA HR-V peaked at 62,285 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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