Experts are warning that five "once-beloved" petrol and diesel cars could disappear from UK roads in the near future.
New research has found that some vehicles which were once staples of UK roads could vanish as motorists turn to cars which better suit their needs.
Drivers are also increasingly turning their backs on petrol and diesel vehicles as electric cars become more popular and the Government prepares to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles.
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Labour's new £650million Electric Car Grant, which offers discounts of up to £3,750, could accelerate this transition as drivers look to beat the 2035 car ban deadline.
Drivers could see once-popular petrol and diesel cars vanish from UK roads
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While Britons will still be able to get their hands on petrol and diesel cars after the end of the decade, only new electric and hybrid cars will be allowed after this date. From 2035, only new zero emission vehicles will be allowed for sale.
Analysis of Government data has found that the Daewoo Matiz could be the first popular model to leave the road, with predictions suggesting that they could be gone by 2029.
The compact city car was popular in the early 2000s, although the South Korean manufacturer ran into financial troubles and was sold to General Motors in 2002, before being renamed GM Korea in 2011.
At present, there are very few left on roads, including just two being sold on the online marketplace Auto Trader.
Queen Elizabeth II visited the Daewoo plant in South Korea in 1999, where she saw the Matiz model
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Three vehicles are expected to disappear from UK roads by the end of the decade, including the Fiat Stilo, Chevrolet Tacuma and the Rover 25.
The Fiat Stilo was the Italian brand's attempt at rivalling the Volkswagen Golf, but proved to be a major failure for the brand.
Initial estimates suggested that it could reach an annual production of 400,000 units. Data from The Economist suggests that Fiat lost an average of €2,730 (£2,364) per Stilo, at a total loss of €2.1billion (£1.8billion).
The Chevrolet Tacuma, which was originally sold under the Daewoo brand, was an affordable family car, but was marred by poor reviews, saying that it "looks odd" and didn't have a diesel version.
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Supermodels Sophie Anderton, Jodie Kidd and Kate Moss with the new Rover 25 car during the preview day of The London Motor Show 1999
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The third car that could disappear by the end of the decade is the Rover 25, which was incredibly popular at the start of the millennium thanks to its sleek look and affordable price tag.
Other once-popular cars are also believed to exit the UK the following year, according to ALA Insurance, including the Peugeot 306, Citroen Saxo, and the sporty MG ZR.
Aimee Anderson, from ALA, said: "Models like the Daewoo Matiz and Citroen Saxo may not turn heads today, but they once defined everyday driving in the UK.
"The decline is mostly down to age and wear - when repair bills outweigh the car's value, it's often time to say goodbye."
The Fiat Stilo
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Specific trims are also expected to disappear from roads soon, headlined by the popular Ford Ka (Ka 2) and Fiat Punto 1.2 ELX 8V, alongside 14 others.
Jim Starling, an automotive YouTuber, said it was "amazing" how cars that were once staples of UK roads are nearly gone.
The driver, who goes by DefinitelyNotAGuru on YouTube, added: "Everyday models like the Ford Ka 2 are now rare sights.
"As a car enthusiast, it's sad that changing tax rules are forcing some quirky, characterful cars - like the Chrysler Crossfire - off the road faster than necessary."