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KIA SOUL Common
As of 2026 Q1, 24,884 KIA SOULs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 26,093 in 2022 Q4 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,209 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 435 a year (1.7% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2065 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 24,884 on the road.
Rarer than 10% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 435 a year (1.7% of survivors). At that pace roughly 22,782 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2065.
About the SOUL
The Kia Soul (Korean: 기아 쏘울) is a compact five-door, five-passenger hatchback manufactured and marketed by Kia from 2008 to 2025, over three generations. Marketed as a crossover since its introduction, the Soul was a five-door, five-passenger hatchback with a boxy proportion and tall roof, maximizing interior space. Despite its SUV-like styling, the Soul was exclusively available with front-wheel drive. In a period when small, boxy cars would come to populate the compact U.S. market, prominently the Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000–2010), Scion xB (2004-2015, Honda Element (2003–2011) and Nissan Cube...
KIA SOUL — questions & answers
How many KIA SOUL are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 24,884 KIA SOUL were still registered in the UK — 24,034 licensed and on the road, plus 850 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA SOUL rare?
The KIA SOUL is common, with 24,884 still on the road, making it rarer than 10% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA SOUL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA SOUL on UK roads fell by 661 (2.6%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 22,782 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most KIA SOUL use?
Most KIA SOUL run on diesel — about 56% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, electric.
When did the KIA SOUL peak?
The KIA SOUL peaked at 26,093 registered in 2022 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.