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KIA PICANTO Common
As of 2026 Q1, 228,273 KIA PICANTOs 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 7,507 (3.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 228,273 on the road.
Rarer than 2% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the PICANTO
The Kia Picanto is a city car that has been produced by the South Korean car manufacturer, Kia, since 2003. Other names of the car include Kia Morning (Korean: 기아 모닝, romanized: Gia Moning) in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan (first two generations) and Chile, Kia EuroStar in Taiwan (first generation), Kia New Morning in Vietnam and the Naza Suria or Naza Picanto in Malaysia (first generation). The Picanto is primarily manufactured at the Donghee joint-venture plant in Seosan, South Korea, though some countries locally assemble complete knock-down versions of the car. The vehicle has been developed...
KIA PICANTO — questions & answers
How many KIA PICANTO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 228,273 KIA PICANTO were still registered in the UK — 221,758 licensed and on the road, plus 6,515 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA PICANTO rare?
The KIA PICANTO is common, with 228,273 still on the road, making it rarer than 2% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA PICANTO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA PICANTO on UK roads rose by 7,507 (3.4%).
What fuel do most KIA PICANTO use?
Most KIA PICANTO run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.
When did the KIA PICANTO peak?
The KIA PICANTO peaked at 228,273 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.