CAR FORENSICS
Top 10 Stolen Cars in the UK
Range Rovers are making headlines for all the wrong reasons, key-less cars, Corsa Cannibals. The list goes on, but what are the TOP 10 Stolen Cars in the UK?
Every day going on social media you can see volumes of new posts about cars been nicked off the drive, from parking lots and even from the side of the road when the unsuspecting owners have popped to the shops or a mates house. Seeing these got us thinking, what are the most stolen cars in the UK? So we compiled a list from sources on the internet.
This information is especially useful for the more risk averse of you when choosing a next car. For us, it’s always an indication of what we could consider a higher risk vehicle when we go out for inspections. Unsurprisingly some of the cars on the Top 10 often fail our Stolen Car Checks and many sellers are unaware they are in possession of a stolen or cloned vehicle.
Heres some of the heavy hitters:
The Range Rover Vogue, well.. All range rovers of a certain time period have been easy pickings for criminals (As you’ll see on this list) . Whether its relay machines, key reprogramming or simply home invasion. Range Rovers have to be near the top in terms of most stolen vehicles (and among the most expensive on this list)
Newer versions of these models has seen significant security updates however there is a large span of years which are simply very easy to pinch.
Notorious for relay machine car thefts, the fiesta has been a winner for the coveted ‘Most Stolen Car Award’ for a number of years running.
Easy to steal and will blend in with is brothers and sisters, the Fiesta has been a big target or criminals. There’s always a demand for parts as there are so many on the road. Often associated with new drivers, Fiesta parts are common stock in many breakers yards and salvage sites.
Nissan Qashqai are in a similar boat to the Ford Fiesta and a common theme is the “Relay Attack” or “Keyless car theft”
Being a very common vehicle, parts are easy to shift on due to demand. This family SUV can make you a target for criminals looking for an easy payday.
The Top 10 List
Enough of our thoughts, heres the list:
Rank | Make and model | No. stolen |
1 | Ford Fiesta | 4446 |
2 | Volkswagen Golf | 1731 |
3 | Ford Focus | 1700 |
4 | Toyota RAV4 | 1260 |
5 | BMW 3 Series | 1243 |
6 | Mercedes C-Class | 1123 |
7 | Range Rover Evoque | 1087 |
8 | Nissan Juke | 1027 |
9 | Vauxhall Corsa | 870 |
10 | Range Rover Sport | 867 |
(Source: Whatcar)
So, that’s the list, if you are in the market for any of these cars, please do your due diligence and check them properly. If you’re unsure, get in touch and we can check them for you (That counts for any car) We perform our on-site stolen car checks so you don’t end up buying someone elses stolen property.
