Car statistics
Opel Kadett statistics
How many Opel Kadetts 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 106 −2.8% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 214 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 1,144 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 16,639 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 66.9% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed
How many Opel Kadetts are left in Great Britain?
There were 106 Opel Kadetts licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 214 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.4% fewer than the 16,639 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Opel Kadetts licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 16,639 |
| 1995 | 12,007 |
| 1996 | 9,069 |
| 1997 | 6,602 |
| 1998 | 4,654 |
| 1999 | 3,195 |
| 2000 | 2,139 |
| 2001 | 1,422 |
| 2002 | 965 |
| 2003 | 655 |
| 2004 | 467 |
| 2005 | 321 |
| 2006 | 240 |
| 2007 | 189 |
| 2008 | 149 |
| 2009 | 130 |
| 2010 | 113 |
| 2011 | 93 |
| 2012 | 84 |
| 2013 | 65 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2016 | 67 |
| 2017 | 65 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 90 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 106 |
| 2025 | 111 |
| 2026 | 106 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Opel Kadett MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Opel Kadetts 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.
Opel Kadett engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 142 Opel Kadetts licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 45.1% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 18.3% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has fallen from 52.4% in 2020 to 45.1%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 64 licensed | 45.1% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 26 licensed | 18.3% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 15 licensed | 10.6% |
| 1,001cc to 1,100cc 9 licensed | 6.3% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 6 licensed | 4.2% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 6 licensed | 4.2% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 5 licensed | 3.5% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 3 licensed | 2.1% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 3 licensed | 2.1% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 2 licensed | 1.4% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 1 licensed | 0.7% |
| Other sizes 2 licensed | 1.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 64 | 45.1% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 26 | 18.3% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 15 | 10.6% |
| 1,001–1,100cc | Petrol | 9 | 6.3% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 6 | 4.2% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Petrol | 6 | 4.2% |
| 2,001–2,100cc | Petrol | 5 | 3.5% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 3 | 2.1% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 2 | 1.4% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 2 | 1.4% |
Engine sizes, 2020 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,001–1,100cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – | – | – |
| 2020 | 52.4% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | 50.9% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 2022 | 50.8% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 50.0% | 17.7% | 10.5% | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 50.4% | 17.3% | 10.5% | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 45.1% | 18.3% | 10.6% | 6.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2020 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2020 | 98.1% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 99.3% | 0.7% |
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.
Opel Kadett safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Opel Kadett 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 Opel Kadett. 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 Opel Kadett with other Opel models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opel Kadett | 106 | −2.8% | 214 | 1144 | Petrol |
| Opel Manta | 301 | +6.7% | 972 | 930 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 320 Kadett 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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