LEXUS IS 250 vs NISSAN ARIYA
Both the LEXUS IS 250 and the NISSAN ARIYA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 11,343 LEXUS IS 250s versus 14,467 NISSAN ARIYAs still on UK roads. That makes the LEXUS IS 250 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.3× as many NISSAN ARIYAs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the LEXUS IS 250 is falling (-3.8%) while the NISSAN ARIYA is rising (+25.0%).
Survivors over time
LEXUS IS 250 NISSAN ARIYA
LEXUS IS 250
Common
11,343
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 449 (-3.8%) yr/yr
Peak 14,502 (2014 Q3)
10,130 licensed · 1,213 SORN
NISSAN ARIYA
Common
14,467
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 2,896 (+25.0%) yr/yr
Peak 14,467 (2026 Q1)
14,390 licensed · 77 SORN
Head to head
| LEXUS IS 250 | NISSAN ARIYA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 11,343 | 14,467 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 10,130 | 14,390 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,213 | 77 |
| Peak | 14,502 (2014 Q3) | 14,467 (2026 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 449 (-3.8%) yr/yr | ▲ 2,896 (+25.0%) yr/yr |
LEXUS IS 250 vs NISSAN ARIYA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the LEXUS IS 250 or the NISSAN ARIYA?
The LEXUS IS 250 is rarer: 11,343 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 14,467 of the NISSAN ARIYA.
How many LEXUS IS 250 are left compared to the NISSAN ARIYA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 11,343 LEXUS IS 250 and 14,467 NISSAN ARIYA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.