When looking for their first car in 2014, millennials wanted reliability, affordable running costs, and the ability to withstand a few bumps and scrapes along the way. Nearly a decade ago, the most popular cars were the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus and Vauxhall, according to DVLA data. But many other “first cars” may soon disappear from the road, and Gen Z will move on to other models.
Ford KA
KA is a popular model, especially among young drivers, because of its low initial cost, insurance premiums, and running costs, even for a used car.
But on average, there are 11,597 fewer Ford KAs on the road every year since 2014.
Since it was first launched in 1996, UK customers have purchased 500,000 Ford’s smallest cars by 2009, many of which are still for sale on the online marketplace.
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ford mondeo
With nearly 5,000 Mondeos off the road each year, another hugely popular Ford model could disappear from UK roads in just a few years.
A family staple for over 30 years, he was even featured in the opening of the James Bond movie Casino Royale.
Sadly, Ford has announced that it will stop selling new Mondeo models in the UK from 2022 due to the growing popularity of SUVs.
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fiat punto
Fiat is often overlooked in the first car market in favor of the likes of the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa.
However, the Punto was a nice looking and affordable option for those who just passed the test.
With 5,386 Fiat Puntos on the road each year for the past nine years, Carmoola adds that the car could disappear within three years.