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NISSAN ARIYA Common

As of 2026 Q1, 14,467 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 2,896 (25.0%) 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 Q1
14,467
14,390 licensed77 SORN
▲ 2,896 (+25.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 14,467 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2022 Q3

Survivors over time

0 3,617 7,234 11k 14k 2022 Q32024 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 14,467 on the road.

Rarer than 13% of the 2,429 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 Q1, 14,467 NISSAN ARIYA were still registered in the UK — 14,390 licensed and on the road, plus 77 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the NISSAN ARIYA rare?

The NISSAN ARIYA is common, with 14,467 still on the road, making it rarer than 13% of the 2,429 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 2,896 (25.0%).

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 14,467 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2022 Q3.

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