OPEL · OPEL KADETT · Cars
OPEL KADETT Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 387 OPEL KADETTs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 5 (1.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 65% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (387 in the latest data).
Rarer than 45% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the KADETT
The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel from 1936 until 1940 and then from 1962 until 1991 (the Cabrio continued until 1993), when it was succeeded by the Opel Astra. Originally, the Kadett was Opel's smallest model; however, as it grew in size with each generation (ultimately competing in the European C-segment), the Opel Corsa became GM/Opel's entry-level model.
OPEL KADETT — questions & answers
How many OPEL KADETT are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 387 OPEL KADETT were still registered in the UK — 136 licensed and on the road, plus 251 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the OPEL KADETT rare?
The OPEL KADETT is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (387), making it rarer than 45% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the OPEL KADETT increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of OPEL KADETT on UK roads rose by 5 (1.3%).
What fuel do most OPEL KADETT use?
Most OPEL KADETT run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the OPEL KADETT peak?
The OPEL KADETT peaked at 387 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.