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COLT HATCHBACK Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 7 COLT HATCHBACKs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 9 in 2014 Q3 — only 78% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the COLT HATCHBACK is rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 7 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the HATCHBACK
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a range of cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1978 until 2003 and again since 2012. The hatchback models produced between 1978 and 2003 were classified as subcompact cars, while the sedan and station wagon models, marketed prominently as the Mitsubishi Lancer, were the compact offerings. The liftback introduced in 1988 complemented the sedan as an additional compact offering, and the coupé of 1991 fitted in with the subcompact range. The current Mirage model is a subcompact hatchback and sedan and it replaces the Mitsubishi Colt sold between 2002...
COLT HATCHBACK — questions & answers
How many COLT HATCHBACK are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 7 COLT HATCHBACK were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the COLT HATCHBACK rare?
The COLT HATCHBACK is genuinely rare, with only 7 left, making it rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the COLT HATCHBACK increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of COLT HATCHBACK on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most COLT HATCHBACK use?
Most COLT HATCHBACK run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the COLT HATCHBACK peak?
The COLT HATCHBACK peaked at 9 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.