Drivers warned as most popular first cars disappearing from roads - Ford, VW, Toyota and more

Some of the most popular first cars for drivers could be disappearing from roads in the near future as new data shows dwindling numbers of once-loved vehicles. The likes of the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Toyota Yaris have fallen in popularity, despite being synonymous with the first vehicles purchased after passing a practical driving test. Data shows that the UK's most popular first cars now total 4.64 million vehicles in 2025, a three per cent year-on-year fall. However, it has seen an ev