Six older cars that will be extinct from UK roads in as little as four years

Daily Record

2 days ago

They were once a regular sight but a new study says. it's the end of the road for some favoured models
A number of older cars which were once commonly spotted on our roads will be extinct within a few years, according to a new survey. And one will be gone in just four years time.
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The Daewoo Matiz, which was introduced to the UK market in April 1998, may no longer be seen by 2029 if ALA Insurance's findings are correct. And it's one of six cars which are predicted to disappear completely in the nextfew years.
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ALA Insurance looked at 24,000 declining car models in the country and estimated their typical lifespan to predict when they would be likely to vanish from our roads based on current ownership trends, reports Honest John.
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They used official DVLA registration data and found the Daewoo Matiz, which was rebadged as a Chevrolet in 2005, might be the first to go but it will be followed by 2030 with the Fiat Stilo and the Rover 25.
And two other everyday vehicles - the popular Citroen Saxo and Peugeot 306, will vanish by 2031, says the survey. That same year could also see the demise of the MG ZR.
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ALA Insurance's Aimee Anderson said: "The decline of these models is largely down to age and deterioration.
She added: "As MOT failures continue to rise, most owner draw the line once repair costs outweigh the car's value."
Auto YouTuber Jim Starling, who posts vidoes on his DefinitelyNotAGuru account shared his take on the findings. He said: "It's amazing how many cars we grew up with are nearly gone. Everyday models like the Ford Ka 2 are now rare sights."
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The car insurer also analysed the UK's most popular models between 2014 and 2025, to find which have the best balance between lifespan and replacement cost.
Their findings showed that the Ford Fiesta is projected to have an average lifespan of 146,000 miles while a Vauxhall Corsa is expected to last 142,000 miles.
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As such, they took their place at the top of ALA's list of cars, which calculates expected miles against average 2025 prices, as delivering the most value for money.
These cars top the insurer's list of cars delivering the most 'miles per pound', which calculates expected miles against average 2025 prices.
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It also found that there are two family hatchbacks that are expected to last longer. The Vauxhall Astra should last for 174,000 miles, while the Ford Focus is just behind on 173,000 miles.
And the popular Volkswagen Polo is projected to last for 155,000 miles, placing it fifth in the 'miles per pound' ranking.
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