Car statistics
Nissan Sunny statistics
How many Nissan Sunnys 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 Britain 281 −9.4% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 1,632 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 942 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 1995 258,766 licensed
- New registrations in 2025 3 registered for the first time
- Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed
How many Nissan Sunnys are left in Great Britain?
There were 281 Nissan Sunnys licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,632 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.9% fewer than the peak of 258,766 in 1995.
Nissan Sunnys licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 1995 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 255,293 |
| 1995 | 258,766 |
| 1996 | 254,656 |
| 1997 | 244,676 |
| 1998 | 231,574 |
| 1999 | 216,948 |
| 2000 | 197,068 |
| 2001 | 174,908 |
| 2002 | 148,489 |
| 2003 | 119,635 |
| 2004 | 94,714 |
| 2005 | 71,732 |
| 2006 | 51,670 |
| 2007 | 37,231 |
| 2008 | 26,191 |
| 2009 | 17,440 |
| 2010 | 11,724 |
| 2011 | 7,894 |
| 2012 | 5,546 |
| 2013 | 3,990 |
| 2014 | 2,841 |
| 2015 | 2,153 |
| 2016 | 1,620 |
| 2017 | 1,234 |
| 2018 | 954 |
| 2019 | 764 |
| 2020 | 573 |
| 2021 | 484 |
| 2022 | 414 |
| 2023 | 334 |
| 2024 | 311 |
| 2025 | 293 |
| 2026 | 281 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Nissan Sunny versions
2 versions of the Nissan Sunny have their 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sunny Sequel | 17 | 111 |
| Nissan Sunny GTI | 10 | 94 |
Nissan Sunny MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Nissan Sunnys 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.
Nissan Sunny registrations over time
Registrations of Nissan Sunnys for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 134 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 3 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 134 |
| ’02 | 103 |
| ’03 | 76 |
| ’04 | 61 |
| ’05 | 44 |
| ’06 | 29 |
| ’07 | 17 |
| ’08 | 6 |
| ’09 | 4 |
| ’10 | 5 |
| ’11 | 1 |
| ’12 | 2 |
| ’13 | 2 |
| ’14 | 1 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 2 |
| ’17 | 1 |
| ’18 | 1 |
| ’19 | 1 |
| ’20 | 1 |
| ’21 | 1 |
| ’22 | 4 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 3 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Nissan Sunny engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 298 Nissan Sunnys licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 35.9% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 28.5% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has fallen from 63.1% in 2014 to 35.9%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 107 licensed | 35.9% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 85 licensed | 28.5% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 47 licensed | 15.8% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 18 licensed | 6.0% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 15 licensed | 5.0% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 15 licensed | 5.0% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 8 licensed | 2.7% |
| Other sizes 3 licensed | 1.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 107 | 35.9% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 85 | 28.5% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 47 | 15.8% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 18 | 6.0% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 15 | 5.0% |
| 2,001–2,100cc | Petrol | 15 | 5.0% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Petrol | 8 | 2.7% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,901–2,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 63.1% | 23.6% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 61.8% | 23.8% | 8.2% | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 59.4% | 24.8% | 8.6% | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 56.4% | 26.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 55.0% | 25.1% | 10.6% | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 51.0% | 26.8% | 11.2% | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 48.6% | 26.8% | 13.0% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 46.1% | 29.3% | 12.9% | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 43.9% | 30.6% | 14.2% | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 40.3% | 31.5% | 15.3% | 4.4% |
| 2024 | 40.4% | 27.8% | 15.5% | 4.4% |
| 2025 | 35.9% | 28.5% | 15.8% | 6.0% |
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.
Nissan Sunny safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Nissan Sunny 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 Nissan Sunny. 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 Nissan Sunny with other Nissan models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sunny | 281 | −9.4% | 1,632 | 942 | Petrol |
| Nissan Qashqai | 684,098 | +2.8% | 15,583 | 5 | Petrol |
| Nissan Juke | 406,533 | +5.7% | 7,072 | 14 | Petrol |
| Nissan Micra | 217,291 | −6.3% | 38,424 | 36 | Petrol |
| Nissan Note | 135,188 | −5.0% | 5,004 | 69 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,913 Sunny 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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