KIA NIRO vs MG ZS
Both the KIA NIRO and the MG ZS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 136,973 KIA NIROs versus 136,975 MG ZSs still on UK roads. The KIA NIRO is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (KIA NIRO +9.2%, MG ZS +17.5%).
Survivors over time
KIA NIRO MG ZS
KIA NIRO
Common
136,973
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 11,575 (+9.2%) yr/yr
Peak 136,973 (2026 Q1)
136,292 licensed · 681 SORN
MG ZS
Common
136,975
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 20,422 (+17.5%) yr/yr
Peak 136,975 (2026 Q1)
133,656 licensed · 3,319 SORN
Head to head
| KIA NIRO | MG ZS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 136,973 | 136,975 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 136,292 | 133,656 |
| SORN (off-road) | 681 | 3,319 |
| Peak | 136,973 (2026 Q1) | 136,975 (2026 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 11,575 (+9.2%) yr/yr | ▲ 20,422 (+17.5%) yr/yr |
KIA NIRO vs MG ZS — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the KIA NIRO or the MG ZS?
The KIA NIRO is rarer: 136,973 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 136,975 of the MG ZS.
How many KIA NIRO are left compared to the MG ZS?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 136,973 KIA NIRO and 136,975 MG ZS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.