Car statistics

Hillman Husky statistics

How many Hillman Huskys 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.

Last updated
Records analysed
187 Husky records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 131 +1.6% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 56 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,103 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 1996 181 licensed
  • Declared off the road 29.9% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Hillman Huskys are left in Great Britain?

There were 131 Hillman Huskys licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 56 declared off the road (SORN). That is 27.6% fewer than the peak of 181 in 1996.

Hillman Huskys licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 181 in 1996.

Hillman Huskys licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 159
1995 152
1996 181
1997 173
1998 178
1999 174
2000 153
2001 150
2002 146
2003 130
2004 126
2005 127
2006 125
2007 125
2008 129
2009 125
2010 127
2011 123
2012 130
2013 127
2014 123
2015 116
2016 119
2017 123
2018 126
2019 126
2020 127
2021 133
2022 134
2023 134
2024 131
2025 130
2026 131

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Hillman Husky MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Hillman Huskys 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.

Hillman Husky engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 131 Hillman Huskys licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 44.3% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 26.0% have an engine of 801cc to 900cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Hillman Huskys licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
1,301cc to 1,400cc 58 licensed 44.3%
801cc to 900cc 34 licensed 26.0%
1,201cc to 1,300cc 22 licensed 16.8%
14,901cc to 15,000cc 3 licensed 2.3%
1,401cc to 1,500cc 2 licensed 1.5%
1,501cc to 1,600cc 2 licensed 1.5%
Other sizes 10 licensed 7.6%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
1,301–1,400cc Petrol 58 44.3%
801–900cc Petrol 34 26.0%
1,201–1,300cc Petrol 22 16.8%
14,901–15,000cc Petrol 3 2.3%
901–1,000cc Petrol 2 1.5%
1,401–1,500cc Petrol 2 1.5%
1,501–1,600cc Petrol 2 1.5%
1,901–2,000cc Petrol 2 1.5%

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.

Hillman Husky safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Hillman Husky 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 Hillman Husky. 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 Hillman Husky with other Hillman models

Hillman Husky compared with other Hillman models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Hillman Husky 131 +1.6% 56 1103 Petrol
Hillman Minx 1,313 −2.6% 583 630 Petrol
Hillman Imp 719 −0.3% 610 758 Petrol
Hillman Avenger 267 +1.9% 270 955 Petrol
Hillman Hunter 115 0.0% 120 1128 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 187 Husky 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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