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HYUNDAI BAYON Common

As of 2026 Q2, 23,809 HYUNDAI BAYONs 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 2021 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3,403 (16.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

HYUNDAI BAYON car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
23,809
23,735 licensed74 SORN
▲ 3,403 (+16.7%) yr/yr
Peak: 23,809 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2021 Q2

Survivors over time

0 5,952 12k 18k 24k 2021 Q22023 Q42026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 23,809 on the road.

Rarer than 11% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 23,809 on the road today
Hybrid 63%Petrol 37%

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 BAYON

The Hyundai Bayon is a five-door subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The Bayon is based on the third-generation i20 and is not offered with all-wheel drive.

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

HYUNDAI BAYON — questions & answers

How many HYUNDAI BAYON are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 23,809 HYUNDAI BAYON were still registered in the UK — 23,735 licensed and on the road, plus 74 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the HYUNDAI BAYON rare?

The HYUNDAI BAYON is common, with 23,809 still on the road, making it rarer than 11% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the HYUNDAI BAYON increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of HYUNDAI BAYON on UK roads rose by 3,403 (16.7%).

What fuel do most HYUNDAI BAYON use?

Most HYUNDAI BAYON run on hybrid — about 63% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.

When did the HYUNDAI BAYON peak?

The HYUNDAI BAYON peaked at 23,809 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q2.

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