How many Kia K4s 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 Britain9090.0% on a year earlier
Declared SORN8Off the road, not taxed
Rank by number licensedNo. 706of 1,149 models we cover
Licensed countAt its peakhighest since 2026
Declared off the road0.9%of those still registered are SORN
Most common fuelHybrid74.8% of those licensed
How many Kia K4s are left in Great Britain?
There were 909 Kia K4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 8 declared off the road (SORN).
That is the most on the road at any year end since 2026.
Kia K4s licensed in Great Britain
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
908
908.5
909
2026
Kia K4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
There were not enough MOT tests of Kia K4s 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.
Kia K4 safety recalls
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Kia K4 since 1992, the first in 2026. The most recent was launched on 13 July 2026.
Kia K4 Rear Centre Seatbelt Buckle
Launched 13 July 2026DVSA recall R/2026/207Manufacturer ref. 261M20
Defect
The rear centre seatbelt anchor buckle may not latch properly. This is due to a manufacturing error by the supplier the buckle may fail to fully engage when the tongue is inserted. A seatbelt anchor buckle that does not latch correctly may not provide adequate occupant restraint during certain collision events increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Carry out a visual inspection of the buckle replace if faulty.
Vehicles affected
678 K4 vehicles
Built
8 Aug 2025 to 19 Feb 2026
The other recall
24 Apr 2026 Kia Cluster Malfunction Recall (259 vehicles)
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Kia K4. 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.
