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KIA SORENTO Common
As of 2026 Q2, 44,664 KIA SORENTOs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 45,687 in 2019 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,023 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 44,664 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SORENTO
The Kia Sorento (Korean: 기아 쏘렌토, romanized: Gia Sorento) is a series of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive family SUVs manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2002 through four generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sorento transitioned to a larger car-based platform which placed it into the mid-size crossover SUV class, and has been developed alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe. It is presumably named after the Italian city of Sorrento, although Kia did not confirm this.
KIA SORENTO — questions & answers
How many KIA SORENTO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 44,664 KIA SORENTO were still registered in the UK — 40,246 licensed and on the road, plus 4,418 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA SORENTO rare?
The KIA SORENTO is common, with 44,664 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA SORENTO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA SORENTO on UK roads fell by 270 (0.6%).
What fuel do most KIA SORENTO use?
Most KIA SORENTO run on diesel — about 81% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, petrol.
When did the KIA SORENTO peak?
The KIA SORENTO peaked at 45,687 registered in 2019 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.