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KIA RIO Common
As of 2026 Q2, 100,660 KIA RIOs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 111,269 in 2023 Q2 — only 90% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10,609 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 3,728 a year (3.7% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2044 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 100,660 on the road.
Rarer than 5% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 3,728 a year (3.7% of survivors). At that pace roughly 83,352 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2044.
About the RIO
The Kia Rio (Korean: 기아 리오) is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. It was discontinued due to declining popularity and broader economic factors. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive. The Rio replaced the first generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and in 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact...
KIA RIO — questions & answers
How many KIA RIO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 100,660 KIA RIO were still registered in the UK — 96,283 licensed and on the road, plus 4,377 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA RIO rare?
The KIA RIO is common, with 100,660 still on the road, making it rarer than 5% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA RIO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA RIO on UK roads fell by 4,057 (3.9%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 83,352 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most KIA RIO use?
Most KIA RIO run on petrol — about 79% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.
When did the KIA RIO peak?
The KIA RIO peaked at 111,269 registered in 2023 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.