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PIAGGIO APE Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 1 PIAGGIO APE remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. 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 PIAGGIO APE is rarer than 93% 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 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the APE
The Piaggio Ape (pronounced [ˈpjaddʒo ˈaːpe]; ape being Italian for 'bee'), initially marketed as VespaCar or TriVespa, is a three-wheeled light commercial vehicle, manufactured and marketed by Piaggio as an adaptation of the company's Vespa scooter (vespa being Italian for 'wasp'). It has been in continuous production since its 1948 introduction and is offered in numerous body configurations, serving a range of utilitarian functions.
PIAGGIO APE — questions & answers
How many PIAGGIO APE are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 PIAGGIO APE were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PIAGGIO APE rare?
The PIAGGIO APE is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the PIAGGIO APE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PIAGGIO APE on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most PIAGGIO APE use?
Most PIAGGIO APE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the PIAGGIO APE peak?
The PIAGGIO APE peaked at 1 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.