Wolseley Hornet statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 437 −1.1% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 256 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 853 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 1996 690 licensed
• Declared off the road 36.9% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Wolseley Hornets are left in Great Britain?

There were 437 Wolseley Hornets licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 256 declared off the road (SORN). That is 36.7% fewer than the peak of 690 in 1996.

Wolseley Hornet MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Wolseley Hornets 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.

Wolseley Hornet engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 451 Wolseley Hornets licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 58.5% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 18.6% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc.

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.

Wolseley Hornet safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Wolseley Hornet 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 Wolseley Hornet. 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.

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