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MITSUBISHI CORDIA Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 5 MITSUBISHI CORDIAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 6 in 2020 Q2 — only 83% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the MITSUBISHI CORDIA is rarer than 84% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 5 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 84% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the CORDIA
The Mitsubishi Cordia is a compact hatchback-coupé manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors between 1982 and 1990. Alongside the Tredia and Starion, the Cordia is one of the first cars imported and sold in the United States by Mitsubishi without the help of Chrysler Corporation, which owned a stake in Mitsubishi and sold its models as captive imports. The Cordia XP was the model sold at the Japanese Car Plaza retail chain, while the Cordia XG was sold at the Galant Shop chain. The Cordia XG model had a somewhat smaller front grille. The Cordia was one of the first mass-market cars to offer an optional...
MITSUBISHI CORDIA — questions & answers
How many MITSUBISHI CORDIA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 5 MITSUBISHI CORDIA were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MITSUBISHI CORDIA rare?
The MITSUBISHI CORDIA is genuinely rare, with only 5 left, making it rarer than 84% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MITSUBISHI CORDIA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MITSUBISHI CORDIA on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MITSUBISHI CORDIA use?
Most MITSUBISHI CORDIA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MITSUBISHI CORDIA peak?
The MITSUBISHI CORDIA peaked at 6 registered in 2020 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.