Hillman Imp statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 719 −0.3% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 610 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 758 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 1,628 when this data begins
• Declared off the road 45.9% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Hillman Imps are left in Great Britain?

There were 719 Hillman Imps licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 610 declared off the road (SORN). That is 55.8% fewer than the 1,628 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Hillman Imp MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Hillman Imps 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 Imp engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 745 Hillman Imps licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 91.0% have an engine of 801cc to 900cc, and 5.8% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc.

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 Imp safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Hillman Imp 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 Imp. 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.

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