Britain's most stolen cars in 2025 revealed with 7 models belonging to the SAME brand – is yours on the list?

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GONE IN A FLASH Britain's most stolen cars in 2025 revealed with 7 models belonging to the SAME brand – is yours on the list?
BRITAIN's most stolen cars of 2025 have been revealed – and shockingly, seven of the top 11 belong to the same car brand.
In just six months, a staggering 23,189 vehicles were swiped by thieves.
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In just six months, a staggering 23,189 vehicles were swiped by thieves
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Range Rover Sport HSE has now fallen to 15th on the list, with 79 reported thefts this year
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Ford models make up six of the top ten most stolen cars in Britain this year, with the Fiesta Zetec alone hit 211 times in just six months
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The Corsa remains one of the UK's most stolen cars, often targeted by thieves using keyless tech
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A 2019 yellow Volkswagen Polo SE TSI on the move
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But while the figure is still high, it's a big drop compared to previous years, with 61,343 cars stolen in 2024, and a massive 104,000 in 2023.
The figures come from a Freedom of Information request submitted by The Mirror to the DVLA, revealing how many cars were reported stolen between 1 January and 1 July 2025.
Leading the list is the Fiesta Zetec, a long-time favourite with UK drivers thanks to its affordability, smart design and solid performance.
Experts at Cinch explained: 'Zetec is a step above Style, and you get quite a lot of bang for your buck, including alloy wheels and a heated windscreen.
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"This car also gets a significant lighting upgrade, with stylish LED daytime running lights and front fog lights that illuminate individually when cornering.
"The Zetec model also comes with the company's slick, easy-to-use SYNC 3 touchscreen infotainment system, which works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.'
Right now, over 3,200 used Zetecs are listed on Auto Trader, with prices starting from just £695.
That budget-friendly price tag, especially for younger or first-time drivers, could explain why the model remains so widely used and, unfortunately, so commonly targeted.
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According to the DVLA, 211 Fiesta Zetecs were stolen in the first six months of the year alone.
Closely behind were the Fiesta Titanium Turbo (167 thefts), Fiesta Titanium X (165), and Toyota C-HR Dynamic HEV CVT (162).
That makes three out of the top four most stolen models Ford Fiestas.
Despite the worrying numbers, Ford says the figures need context.
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'Victims of its own success'
A spokesperson said: 'The Ford Fiesta is a victim of its own sales success between 1976 and 2023.
How to protect your car from thieves
Wheel clamps are another great option that can prevent your car from being driven away.
Again, they are highly visible as they are often sold in bright colours, and may deter opportunistic thieves looking for a quick and easy target.
Traditional security measures are also considered when calculating insurance premiums.
Rich Morley at Lancaster Insurance explains that, no matter what car you drive, classic or modern, traditional-style security measures can provide extra peace of mind and security for your vehicle, helping to deter thieves in the process.
He added: 'When considering a risk profile, we will establish with customers any security measures they have in place to prevent potential theft."
"There are more Fiestas on the road in the UK than most other makes and models, and therefore the total number of thefts is higher as a result.'
They added: 'The Ford Fiesta is no more 'stolen' than many other types of cars including the VW Polo or Vauxhall Corsa if you look at the percentage of total registrations and not just the volume of thefts.'
Elsewhere on the list, Toyota made an appearance – but other brands previously plagued by theft have dropped down the rankings.
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Back in 2023, Land Rover was under fire after a spike in thefts left owners unable to get cover – especially in city centres.
Car makers fighting back
But after investing £17 million in security upgrades, including overhauling keyless entry systems on 300,000 vehicles, the Range Rover Sport HSE has now fallen to 15th on the list, with 79 reported thefts this year.
Its parent company JLR also stumped up £1 million to help fund targeted police operations tackling vehicle crime gangs across the country.
Toyota, meanwhile, has responded by rolling out extra security tech on popular models, such as immobilisers, GPS trackers, key blockers and protective plateskely.
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Britain's most stolen cars of 2025 have been revealed: Ford FIesta Zetec - 211 Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo - 167 Ford Fiesta Titanium X - 165 Toyota C-HR Dynamic HEV CVT - 162 Ford Fiesta Zetec Turbo - 158 Nissan Juke Tekna CVT - 154 Ford Fiesta ST-2 Turbo - 149 Ford Fiesta Titanium - 130 Ford Fiesta ST-3 Turbo - 124 Toyota C-HR Excel HEV CVT - 105
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According to the DVLA, 211 Fiesta Zetecs were stolen in the first six months of the year alone
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A 2019 yellow Volkswagen Polo SE TSI
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