One in three supercars in Britain are no longer being driven and have been declared SORN, new analysis has revealed.
It means that ‘thousands of high-end models are officially registered off the road and sitting idle in garages’.
Approved Motor Finance analysed more than 2,000 supercars from five brands – Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and McLaren – for its Supercar Market Report. The data covers the period from 2022 until 2025.
At the end of 2024, some 33 percent of supercars had been declared SORN (a Statutory Off-Road Notification, meaning the vehicle is not taxed and can’t be driven on the public road).
The number of owners choosing to SORN their supercars has increased by 17 percent in three years.
Supercars on SORN
It signals, says Approved Finance Group commercial director Mark Kozo, the rise of a new “buy, store, preserve” culture.
“We’re witnessing a significant shift in the supercar market, with the number of registrations continuing to rise and interest in high-performance vehicles showing no signs of slowing down,” explained Kozo.
“What’s particularly interesting is how ownership habits are evolving, with more collectors and enthusiasts investing in supercars.
“However, not all are purchasing for the thrill of driving, with many desiring the vehicles as long-term assets that represent heritage and status.
“Many of these vehicles are now being carefully maintained off the road, preserved as part of growing private collections.”
Lotus and Ferrari ‘off-roaders’
Looking at individual brands, Lotus and Ferrari supercars are most likely to be declared SORN and kept off the road.
The analysis revealed SORN rates peaking above 60-70 percent between 2023 and 2024.
McLaren owners “also show a steady shift towards storage, while Lamborghini follows a gentler upward trend”.
Aston Martin models, meanwhile, remain the UK’s most-driven supercars, with the lowest SORN rates of any brand over the past three years.
“It will be fascinating to see whether this momentum continues and how it reshapes the definition of supercar ownership in the years ahead,” added Kozo.
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