Car statistics

Kia PV5 statistics

How many Kia PV5s 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: 15 September 2026
Data source: Department for Transport
Records analysed: 366 PV5 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology: View methodology

Licensed in Great Britain 365 0.0% on a year earlier
Declared SORN 1 Off the road, not taxed
Rank by number licensed No. 884 of 1,159 models we cover
Licensed count At its peak highest since 2025
Declared off the road 0.3% of those still registered are SORN
Most common fuel Electric 100.0% of those licensed

How many Kia PV5s are left in Great Britain?

There were 365 Kia PV5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2025.

Kia PV5s licensed in Great Britain

Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

Kia PV5 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Kia PV5s 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 PV5 safety recalls

DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Kia PV5 since 1992, the first in 2026. The most recent was launched on 3 August 2026.

Kia PV5 Composite Bonnet Recall

Launched 3 August 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/253 Manufacturer ref. 261105 261106 261107

Defect: Due to changes in production some areas have uneven material and strength to improve the bonnets outer appearance. As a result if the vehicle impacts a pedestrian the risk of injury may be higher.
Remedy: Check the LOT number of the bonnet replace if in the affected range.
Vehicles affected: 946 PV5 vehicles
Built: 8 Sept 2025 to 2 Feb 2026

All 3 Kia PV5 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

78% of the Kia PV5s on the DVLA record are vans. DVSA’s recalls cover every body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Kia PV5. 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 15 Sept 2026

Compare the Kia PV5 with other Kia models

Kia PV5 compared with other Kia models
Model	Licensed	Change on a year	SORN	Rank	Main fuel
Kia PV5	365	0.0%	1	884	Electric
Kia Sportage	414,357	+10.5%	7,258	13	Petrol
Kia Picanto	217,822	+3.1%	6,213	35	Petrol
Kia Niro	133,742	+9.1%	654	70	Hybrid
Kia Ceed	121,632	−2.8%	3,905	79	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	366 PV5 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.

How we calculate these figures All data sources

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