Car statistics
Fiat 126 statistics
How many Fiat 126s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 237 +3.9% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 791 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 978 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 12,167 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 76.9% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed
How many Fiat 126s are left in Great Britain?
There were 237 Fiat 126s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 791 declared off the road (SORN). That is 98.1% fewer than the 12,167 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Fiat 126s licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 12,167 |
| 1995 | 10,044 |
| 1996 | 8,471 |
| 1997 | 6,744 |
| 1998 | 5,092 |
| 1999 | 4,099 |
| 2000 | 2,968 |
| 2001 | 2,020 |
| 2002 | 1,305 |
| 2003 | 907 |
| 2004 | 629 |
| 2005 | 485 |
| 2006 | 352 |
| 2007 | 307 |
| 2008 | 290 |
| 2009 | 228 |
| 2010 | 208 |
| 2011 | 192 |
| 2012 | 211 |
| 2013 | 181 |
| 2014 | 163 |
| 2015 | 162 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 173 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 186 |
| 2020 | 211 |
| 2021 | 217 |
| 2022 | 212 |
| 2023 | 208 |
| 2024 | 225 |
| 2025 | 244 |
| 2026 | 237 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fiat 126 versions
The Fiat 126 BIS has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat 126 BIS | 52 | 449 |
Fiat 126 MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Fiat 126s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Fiat 126 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 252 Fiat 126s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 61.9% have an engine of 601cc to 700cc, and 21.4% have an engine of 701cc to 800cc. The share with an engine of 701cc to 800cc has fallen from 51.8% in 2014 to 21.4%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 601cc to 700cc 156 licensed | 61.9% |
| 701cc to 800cc 54 licensed | 21.4% |
| 501cc to 600cc 39 licensed | 15.5% |
| Other sizes 3 licensed | 1.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601–700cc | Petrol | 156 | 61.9% |
| 701–800cc | Petrol | 54 | 21.4% |
| 501–600cc | Petrol | 39 | 15.5% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 601–700cc | 701–800cc | 501–600cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 39.8% | 51.8% | 7.8% |
| 2015 | 42.4% | 47.3% | 9.1% |
| 2016 | 42.4% | 47.3% | 9.2% |
| 2017 | 46.9% | 41.1% | 10.9% |
| 2018 | 45.9% | 35.6% | 16.0% |
| 2019 | 42.8% | 36.9% | 18.2% |
| 2020 | 46.5% | 32.9% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | 45.2% | 34.4% | 18.6% |
| 2022 | 46.3% | 32.9% | 19.0% |
| 2023 | 52.6% | 27.2% | 17.8% |
| 2024 | 59.3% | 21.6% | 17.3% |
| 2025 | 61.9% | 21.4% | 15.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Fiat 126 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Fiat 126 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Fiat 126. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Fiat 126 with other Fiat models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 126 | 237 | +3.9% | 791 | 978 | Petrol |
| Fiat 500 | 423,199 | −2.0% | 12,767 | 12 | Petrol |
| Fiat Panda | 78,563 | −6.5% | 7,710 | 112 | Petrol |
| Fiat Punto | 48,109 | −18.6% | 23,967 | 154 | Petrol |
| Fiat Tipo | 12,628 | −1.7% | 503 | 312 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,028 126 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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