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KIA K4 Rare

As of 2026 Q2, 962 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.

KIA K4 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Elise240SX / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
962
954 licensed8 SORN
new/insufficient history
Peak: 962 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2026 Q1

Survivors over time

0 241 481 722 962 2026 Q12026 Q22026 Q2

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (962 in the latest data).

Rarer than 36% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 962 on the road today
Hybrid 75%Petrol 25%
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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.

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

KIA K4 — questions & answers

How many KIA K4 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 962 KIA K4 were still registered in the UK — 954 licensed and on the road, plus 8 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 (962), making it rarer than 36% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

What fuel do most KIA K4 use?

Most KIA K4 run on hybrid — about 75% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.

When did the KIA K4 peak?

The KIA K4 peaked at 962 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2026 Q1.

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