KIA SPORTAGE vs NISSAN MICRA
Both the KIA SPORTAGE and the NISSAN MICRA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 449,953 KIA SPORTAGEs versus 259,504 NISSAN MICRAs still on UK roads. That makes the NISSAN MICRA the rarer of the two — there are about 1.7× as many KIA SPORTAGEs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the KIA SPORTAGE is rising (+10.4%) while the NISSAN MICRA is falling (-4.7%).
Survivors over time
KIA SPORTAGE NISSAN MICRA
KIA SPORTAGE
Common
449,953
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 42,329 (+10.4%) yr/yr
Peak 449,953 (2026 Q2)
441,871 licensed · 8,082 SORN
NISSAN MICRA
Common
259,504
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 12,841 (-4.7%) yr/yr
Peak 453,936 (2014 Q3)
219,336 licensed · 40,168 SORN
Head to head
| KIA SPORTAGE | NISSAN MICRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 449,953 | 259,504 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 441,871 | 219,336 |
| SORN (off-road) | 8,082 | 40,168 |
| Peak | 449,953 (2026 Q2) | 453,936 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 42,329 (+10.4%) yr/yr | ▼ 12,841 (-4.7%) yr/yr |
KIA SPORTAGE vs NISSAN MICRA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the KIA SPORTAGE or the NISSAN MICRA?
The NISSAN MICRA is rarer: 259,504 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 449,953 of the KIA SPORTAGE.
How many KIA SPORTAGE are left compared to the NISSAN MICRA?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 449,953 KIA SPORTAGE and 259,504 NISSAN MICRA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.