Car statistics
How many Fiat Cinquecentos 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.
There were 195 Fiat Cinquecentos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,239 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.6% fewer than the peak of 48,029 in 1999.
Numbers peaked in 1999 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 15,468 |
| 1995 | 26,003 |
| 1996 | 37,161 |
| 1997 | 44,156 |
| 1998 | 47,811 |
| 1999 | 48,029 |
| 2000 | 47,331 |
| 2001 | 46,632 |
| 2002 | 45,115 |
| 2003 | 42,409 |
| 2004 | 40,034 |
| 2005 | 35,559 |
| 2006 | 29,143 |
| 2007 | 23,069 |
| 2008 | 17,608 |
| 2009 | 12,026 |
| 2010 | 8,499 |
| 2011 | 6,005 |
| 2012 | 4,085 |
| 2013 | 2,781 |
| 2014 | 1,885 |
| 2015 | 1,299 |
| 2016 | 932 |
| 2017 | 698 |
| 2018 | 568 |
| 2019 | 451 |
| 2020 | 391 |
| 2021 | 326 |
| 2022 | 301 |
| 2023 | 262 |
| 2024 | 220 |
| 2025 | 209 |
| 2026 | 195 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Fiat Cinquecento Sporting 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 Cinquecento Sporting | 74 | 516 |
There were not enough MOT tests of Fiat Cinquecentos 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.
Of the 211 Fiat Cinquecentos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 60.7% have an engine of 801cc to 900cc, and 37.0% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc. The share with an engine of 801cc to 900cc has fallen from 69.5% in 2014 to 60.7%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 801cc to 900cc 128 licensed | 60.7% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 78 licensed | 37.0% |
| Other sizes 5 licensed | 2.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801–900cc | Petrol | 128 | 60.7% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 78 | 37.0% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 801–900cc | 1,101–1,200cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 69.5% | 30.1% |
| 2015 | 69.6% | 30.0% |
| 2016 | 68.8% | 30.8% |
| 2017 | 67.6% | 31.6% |
| 2018 | 64.9% | 34.1% |
| 2019 | 63.6% | 35.1% |
| 2020 | 63.3% | 35.4% |
| 2021 | 60.7% | 37.2% |
| 2022 | 60.3% | 37.4% |
| 2023 | 61.7% | 36.5% |
| 2024 | 63.4% | 34.4% |
| 2025 | 60.7% | 37.0% |
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.
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Fiat Cinquecento, launched on 24 November 1997.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Fiat Cinquecento. 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.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Cinquecento | 195 | −6.2% | 1,239 | 1013 | 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 |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,434 Cinquecento records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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