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KIA K4 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 643 KIA K4s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2026 Q1.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (643 in the latest data).
Rarer than 40% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
About the K4
The Kia K4 is a small family car / compact car (C-segment) manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia. It was introduced in March 2024 as a replacement for the Forte/K3/Cerato, while the K3 nameplate was transferred to a subcompact car. The car was first introduced on 21 March 2024, and was fully introduced on 27 March 2024, at the 2024 New York International Auto Show. It is available as a 4-door saloon, 5-door hatchback and 5-door estate.
KIA K4 — questions & answers
How many KIA K4 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 643 KIA K4 were still registered in the UK — 641 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA K4 rare?
The KIA K4 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (643), making it rarer than 40% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most KIA K4 use?
Most KIA K4 run on hybrid — about 72% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the KIA K4 peak?
The KIA K4 peaked at 643 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2026 Q1.