Car statistics
How many Toyota Carinas 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.
There were 514 Toyota Carinas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,903 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.7% fewer than the peak of 170,155 in 1997.
Numbers peaked in 1997 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 118,717 |
| 1995 | 135,648 |
| 1996 | 154,473 |
| 1997 | 170,155 |
| 1998 | 167,236 |
| 1999 | 163,038 |
| 2000 | 156,976 |
| 2001 | 150,418 |
| 2002 | 141,239 |
| 2003 | 130,026 |
| 2004 | 117,768 |
| 2005 | 102,145 |
| 2006 | 84,527 |
| 2007 | 68,112 |
| 2008 | 52,920 |
| 2009 | 39,078 |
| 2010 | 29,068 |
| 2011 | 20,905 |
| 2012 | 15,264 |
| 2013 | 11,204 |
| 2014 | 8,229 |
| 2015 | 6,195 |
| 2016 | 4,584 |
| 2017 | 3,453 |
| 2018 | 2,600 |
| 2019 | 2,068 |
| 2020 | 1,590 |
| 2021 | 1,235 |
| 2022 | 1,010 |
| 2023 | 780 |
| 2024 | 640 |
| 2025 | 534 |
| 2026 | 514 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
There were not enough MOT tests of Toyota Carinas 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.
Registrations of Toyota Carinas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 353 in 2008. In 2025, 4 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 189 |
| ’02 | 119 |
| ’03 | 122 |
| ’04 | 120 |
| ’05 | 100 |
| ’06 | 52 |
| ’07 | 34 |
| ’08 | 353 |
| ’09 | 167 |
| ’10 | 10 |
| ’11 | 16 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 2 |
| ’15 | 2 |
| ’16 | 1 |
| ’17 | 2 |
| ’18 | 3 |
| ’19 | 53 |
| ’20 | 1 |
| ’21 | 5 |
| ’22 | 2 |
| ’23 | 2 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 4 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 572 Toyota Carinas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 41.8% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 25.0% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc. The share with an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc has fallen from 35.3% in 2014 to 25.0%. Diesels made up 8.1% of those licensed in 2014 and 5.6% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 239 licensed | 41.8% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 143 licensed | 25.0% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 120 licensed | 21.0% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 44 licensed | 7.7% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 15 licensed | 2.6% |
| Other sizes 11 licensed | 1.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 239 | 41.8% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 143 | 25.0% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 90 | 15.7% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 44 | 7.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 30 | 5.2% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 15 | 2.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 901–1,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 38.0% | 35.3% | 25.3% | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 38.0% | 34.7% | 25.6% | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 38.5% | 33.7% | 25.8% | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 39.4% | 32.6% | 25.7% | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 40.4% | 31.7% | 25.2% | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 40.0% | 30.7% | 24.3% | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 39.7% | 29.6% | 25.0% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 40.4% | 29.1% | 23.7% | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 40.7% | 27.2% | 24.4% | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 41.8% | 27.1% | 22.0% | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 40.5% | 27.1% | 21.3% | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 41.8% | 25.0% | 21.0% | 7.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 91.8% | 8.1% |
| 2015 | 91.6% | 8.2% |
| 2016 | 91.5% | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 91.9% | 7.9% |
| 2018 | 92.5% | 7.2% |
| 2019 | 92.8% | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 92.7% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | 93.1% | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 93.1% | 6.6% |
| 2023 | 93.7% | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 94.2% | 5.6% |
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.
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Toyota Carina, launched on 23 July 1997.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Toyota Carina. 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
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Carina | 514 | −15.5% | 1,903 | 815 | Petrol |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| Toyota Aygo | 298,338 | +0.8% | 6,527 | 23 | Petrol |
| Toyota Corolla | 150,981 | +3.3% | 21,670 | 57 | Hybrid |
| Toyota C-HR | 141,396 | +9.9% | 898 | 63 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 2,417 Carina records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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