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NISSAN ARIYA Common

As of 2026 Q2, 14,536 NISSAN ARIYAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2022 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2,523 (21.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

NISSAN ARIYA car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
14,536
14,451 licensed85 SORN
▲ 2,523 (+21.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 14,536 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2022 Q3

Survivors over time

0 3,634 7,268 11k 15k 2022 Q32024 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 14,536 on the road.

Rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the ARIYA

The Nissan Ariya is a battery electric car produced by the Japanese company Nissan since January 2022. It is a compact crossover SUV and is produced at Nissan's factory in Tochigi prefecture. The Ariya is the brand's first zero-emissions SUV. It was first revealed in July 2020, with the US launch of the Ariya initially planned for the second half of 2021, before being delayed to 2022.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

NISSAN ARIYA — questions & answers

How many NISSAN ARIYA are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 14,536 NISSAN ARIYA were still registered in the UK — 14,451 licensed and on the road, plus 85 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the NISSAN ARIYA rare?

The NISSAN ARIYA is common, with 14,536 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the NISSAN ARIYA increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of NISSAN ARIYA on UK roads rose by 2,523 (21.0%).

What fuel do most NISSAN ARIYA use?

Most NISSAN ARIYA run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the NISSAN ARIYA peak?

The NISSAN ARIYA peaked at 14,536 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2022 Q3.

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