This page helps you compare used low insurance cars under £5,000 from UK trade sellers. At this budget, condition and maintenance history matter more than badge alone, so check MOT history, tyres, brakes, warning lights and whether the car has been priced realistically.
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£1,775
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Average price
£3,297
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Lowest mileage
29,000 mi
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HONDA
2011 CR V SUV 2.0 I VTEC ES 2011 2,500 HONDA CR V SUV 2.0...
HONDA CR-V SUV 2.0 i-VTEC ES (2011) £2,500 HONDA CR-V SUV 2.0 i-VTEC ES (2011) £2,500 Click For Info Transmission Manual 172,000 Brown Insurance Group 27E Fuel Petrol CC 1997cc 190 118 193 N·m £395 2 🚗 Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC ES finished in Brown (Manual), 172,000 miles, 2 previ... Read More
FORD
2010 FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC 5DR 3,495 66 SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE COMES WITH 06...
Mileage: 97,000 miFuel: petrolTransmission: automaticLocation: Staines Road East
2010 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 5dr £3,495 66 ******** SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE ******** COMES WITH 06 MONTHS FREE WARRANTED ********* ... Make: Ford Model: Focus Body: Hatchback Mileage: 97,000 Year: 2010 Fuel Type: Petrol Gearbox: Automatic Colour: Grey Engine Size: 1.6 L MPG Combined: 36 mpg CO2: 179 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £360 Height: 1,447 mm Insurance Group: 10E Compare More Information
VOLKSWAGEN
2009 POLO 1.4 MATCH 3DR 3,495 65 SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE COMES WITH 03...
Mileage: 97,000 miFuel: petrolTransmission: automaticLocation: Staines Road East
2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Match 3dr £3,495 65 ********* SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE ******** COMES WITH 03 MONTHS FREE WARRANTY ********* *******... Make: Volkswagen Model: Polo Body: Hatchback Mileage: 97,000 Year: 2009 Fuel Type: Petrol Gearbox: Automatic Colour: Black Engine Size: 1.4 L MPG Combined: 40 mpg CO2: 165 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £275 Height: 1,467 mm Insurance Group: 08E Compare More Information
SUZUKI
2008 SWIFT 1.5 GLX 5DR 2,995 63 SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE COMES WITH 03...
Mileage: 56,000 miFuel: petrolTransmission: manualLocation: Staines Road East
2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5 GLX 5dr £2,995 63 ******** SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE ******** COMES WITH 03 MONTHS FREE WARRANTY ********* ... Make: Suzuki Model: Swift Body: Hatchback Mileage: 56,000 Year: 2008 Fuel Type: Petrol Gearbox: Manual Colour: Green Engine Size: 1.5 L MPG Combined: 43 mpg CO2: 159 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £275 Height: 1,500 mm Insurance Group: 20D Compare More Information
FORD
2010 FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC 5DR 2,995 63 SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE COMES WITH 06...
Mileage: 69,000 miFuel: petrolTransmission: manualLocation: Staines Road East
2010 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 5dr £2,995 63 ******** SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE ******** COMES WITH 06 MONTHS FREE WARRANTED ********* ... Make: Ford Model: Focus Body: Hatchback Mileage: 69,000 Year: 2010 Fuel Type: Petrol Gearbox: Manual Colour: Grey Engine Size: 1.6 L MPG Combined: 42 mpg CO2: 159 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £275 Height: 1,447 mm Insurance Group: 10E Compare More Information
Vauxhall Astra 1.4i Design Euro 6 5dr 16 Photos Vauxhall Astra 1.4i Design Euro 6 5dr LOW MILES+6WARRANTY+ £4,690 2018 (18) reg Petrol Manual 51,000 miles This 2018 Vauxhall Astra i Design is a superb example with remarkably low mileage for its age, having covered just 51,000 miles. This Euro 6 compliant 1.4 litre petrol model offers a smooth and effici... View vehicle advert 202602250220292 2018 18 £4,690 469 51,000 Cars VAUXHALL Astra mRG2oU46noE= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
Ford Focus 1.6 Sport Auto 5dr 11 Photos Ford Focus 1.6 Sport Auto 5dr LOW MILEAGE | AUTOMATIC £4,990 2011 (11) reg Petrol Automatic 45,354 miles Nice clean & well cared for low mileage example, full automatic version (not to be confused with the troublesome power shift gearboxes) comes with 3 keys, satellite navigation, air conditioning, alloy... View vehicle advert 202506273940289 2011 11 £4,990 499 45,354 Cars FORD Focus udQIylRM0KU= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
21 CHEAP INSURANCE AND CHEAP TAX Toyota AYGO 2015 (15) - 1.0 VVT-i x-play EURO 5 5dr EURO 5 Discover this 2015 Toyota AYGO VVT-i x-play, a car that offers an exceptional ownership experience. We have just carried out a oil and filter change on this car and topped up all the levels etc. 2 Keys included. HPI CLEAR CAR. This model, with its 1.0L petrol engine, is presented in the x-play trim, providing a blend of style and practicality. £4,490 £86.65 P/M (HP) 73,000 Miles Hatchback Petrol Manual View Details WhatsApp To arrange a viewing please call us today on 01942 439901 .
KIA
2009 RIO 1.4 STRIKE 5DR 1,945 62 SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE COMES WITH 03...
Mileage: 95,000 miFuel: petrolTransmission: manualLocation: Staines Road East
2009 Kia Rio 1.4 Strike 5dr £1,945 62 ******** SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE ******** COMES WITH 03 MONTHS FREE WARRANTY ********* **********PE... Make: Kia Model: Rio Body: Hatchback Mileage: 95,000 Year: 2009 Fuel Type: Petrol Gearbox: Manual Colour: Silver Engine Size: 1.4 L MPG Combined: 44 mpg CO2: 139 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £200 Height: 1,470 mm Insurance Group: D Compare More Information
FORD
2004 FUSION 1.4 2 DURASHIFT EST 5DR 28 PHOTOS FORD FUSION 1.4 2 DURASHIFT...
Mileage: 68,000 miFuel: petrolTransmission: automaticLocation: Ash Green
Ford Fusion 1.4 2 Durashift EST 5dr 28 Photos Ford Fusion 1.4 2 Durashift EST 5dr **AUTOMATIC**. LOW MILES £1,999 2004 (04) reg Petrol Automatic 68,000 miles LONG MOT. ***AUTOMATIC***. GENUINE LOW MILEAGE. DRIVES SUPERB. ANY TRIAL., , 3 FORD FUSION'S AVAILABLE. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.ploughmeadowcarsalesltd.co.uk, LOTS OF SMALL/1st TIME CARS AVAILABLE. , CHECK OUT WEBSITE AT www.ploug... View vehicle advert 202603130672468 2004 04 £1,999 200 68,000 Cars FORD Fusion fLNaiLc8jS0= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Moda Euro 5 5dr 13 Photos Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Moda Euro 5 5dr Full serviced/low mileage £4,490 2010 (59) reg Petrol Manual 58,000 miles Another low mileage part exchange direct to the public. This 2010 Volkswagen Polo Moda is a great choice for those seeking an economical and practical car. Under the bonnet, it boasts a 1.2 litre pet... View vehicle advert 202603271077416 2010 59 £4,490 449 58,000 Cars VOLKSWAGEN Polo CovYj3icdjg= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i TR 5dr 20 Photos Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i TR 5dr FSH+LOWMILAGE+MINT+12M MOT £2,850 2008 (08) reg Petrol Manual 45,000 miles 12M MOT 2SETS OF REMOTE KEYS NICE AND CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WELL LOOKED AFTER LOVELY DRIVE LOWMILAGE CAR JUST COVERED 45K FULL SERVICE HISTORY VERY ECONOMICAL CHEAP TO RUN AMD INSURE SOLD CAR COMES... View vehicle advert 202604021226411 2008 08 £2,850 285 45,000 Cars TOYOTA Yaris 8WXUGEz6u/k= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
MINI ROADSTER Convertible 1.6 Cooper S Roadster (2013) £4,795 NICE CONVERTIBLE MINI ROADSTER Convertible 1.6 Cooper S Roa .. £4,795 Click For Info Transmission Manual 95,000 Silver Insurance Group 32E Fuel Petrol CC 1598cc 139 141 240 N·m £195 2 Mini Roadster 1.6 Cooper S Roadster finished in Silver (Manual), 95000 miles, on... Read More
2014 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi SE SUV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (115 ps) 17 £4,995 Make: Hyundai Model: ix35 Body: SUV Mileage: 89,000 Year: 2014 Fuel Type: Diesel Gearbox: Manual Colour: Black Engine Size: 1.7 L MPG Combined: 54.3 mpg CO2: 139 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £200 Height: 1,660 mm Insurance Group: 14E For sale is a 2014 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi SE SUV with 89000 miles on the clock. This Diesel manual vehicle has 5 doors and 5 seats, making it perfect for families or those in need of extra space. With a Euro 5 engine producing 115 ps, this SUV is reli... View Details
FORD
2010 FIESTA 1.25 EDGE 3DR 2,495 59 SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE COMES WITH 03...
Mileage: 106,000 miFuel: petrolTransmission: manualLocation: Staines Road East
2010 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Edge 3dr £2,495 59 ********* SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE ******** COMES WITH 03 MONTHS FREE WARRANTY ********* **********PERFECT EXAMPLE... Make: Ford Model: Fiesta Body: Hatchback Mileage: 106,000 Year: 2010 Fuel Type: Petrol Gearbox: Manual Colour: White Engine Size: 1.2 L MPG Combined: 49 mpg CO2: 129 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £170 Height: 1,433 mm Insurance Group: 06E Compare More Information
Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 Auto Euro 4 3dr 15 Photos Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 Auto Euro 4 3dr AUTOMATIC | LOW MILES £2,995 2001 (Y) reg Petrol Automatic 74,164 miles AUTOMATIC | LOTS OF SERVICE HISTORY | LOW MILES | CLASSIC BRIGHT RED COLOUR | ELECTRIC WINDOWS | All our cars are HPI checked. 12 MONTHS MOT INCLUDED. County Car Company is a used car dealer based just outside Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4RB... View vehicle advert 202604281935223 2001 Y £2,995 300 74,164 Cars VOLKSWAGEN Beetle m5I8bmx5zCc= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
Hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort Auto Euro 4 5dr 26 Photos Hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort Auto Euro 4 5dr LOW MILES-ULEZ DELIVERY £4,495 2008 (58) reg Petrol Automatic 41,802 miles MOT TILL MARCH 2027, HPI CLEAR, ULEZ FREE, IDEAL FIRST CAR, LOW MILES ,START AND DRIVE GREAT, GOOD CONDITION INSIDE, FULLY SERVICED, NEW FRONT BRAKES, ALLOYS, CD/RADIO, POWER STEERING, AIRBAGS,... View vehicle advert 202603271080601 2008 58 £4,495 450 41,802 Cars HYUNDAI i10 TX5Ky4HdUKY= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
12 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 1.8 C200 Kompressor Avantgarde SE Saloon 4dr Petrol Automatic (202 g/km, 163 bhp) HERE AT MOTOR SWITCH WE HAVE FOR YOU THIS PART EXCHANGE TO CLEAR MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C200 KOMPRESSOR AVANTGARDE SE SLAOON 4DR 1.8 PETROL AUTOMATIC, WHICH COMES WITH A MOT UNTIL 08TH MARCH 2027, AND WILL BE FRESHLY SERVICED BEFORE IT LEAVES US TO BRING IT BACK UP TO DATE, THIS C-CLASS ALSO HAS LOW MILEAGE AND ONLY 2 FORMER KEEPERS, ALSO COMES WITH 2 KEYS, HPI CLEAR, MILEAGE CHECKED, FULLY VALETED USING AUTO SMART PRODUCTS, ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN, ALLOY WHEELS, CRUISE CONTROL, Year 2005 Mileage 65,000 miles Engine 1.8 ltr Transmission Automatic Fuel Petrol PART EXCHANGE TO CLEAR MOT UNTIL 08TH MARCH 2027 FRESHLY SERVICED TO BRING UP TO DATE 2 FOREMR KEEPERS 2 KEYS, LOW MILEAGE £2,495 Monthly £49.54 View Details
Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique Euro 4 3dr 14 Photos Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique Euro 4 3dr LOW MILEAGE, SERVICE HISTORY!! £2,495 2010 (10) reg Petrol Manual 42,000 miles VERY GOOD CONDITION, LOW MILEAGE RENAULT CLIO 1.2 DYNAMIQUE IN METALLIC SILVER, 2 OWNER CAR-SAME OWNER FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS- SERVICE BOOK WITH 12 STAMPS IN, LAST AT 39647 MILES ON 06/08/25. WILL COME ... View vehicle advert 202605012064882 2010 10 £2,495 250 42,000 Cars RENAULT Clio 7yQfIlwFm30= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
Mazda2 1.3 Tamura Euro 5 5dr 15 Photos Mazda2 1.3 Tamura Euro 5 5dr FSH+LOWMILAGE+MINT+12M MOT+2K £3,999 2014 (14) reg Petrol Manual 48,800 miles LOVELY LOW MILAGE CAR 12M MOT NICE AND CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CHEAP TO RUN AMD INSURE WELL LOOKED AFTER DREAM DRIVE LIKE A NEW CHEAP TO RUN AND INSURE ALSO COMES WITH WARRENTY WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS FOR... View vehicle advert 202508315912954 2014 14 £3,999 400 48,800 Cars MAZDA Mazda2 6XEd7G+zHAU= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
BMW 1 SERIES Coupe 2.0 120d M Sport Euro 5 (s/s) 2dr (2012/12) £4,745 BMW 1 SERIES Coupe 2.0 120d M Sport Euro .. £4,745 Click For Info Transmission Manual 95,500 Grey Insurance Group 28E Fuel Diesel CC 1995cc 124 142 350 N·m £170 ++ Nationwide delivery available, virtual video viewings and a competitive range of finance solutions ++BMW 1 Series 2.0 120d M Sport Coupe finished in Grey with 95,500 miles. A desirable M Sport variant with a very strong factory specification, co... Read More
2012 Mercedes-Benz A Class 2.0 A180 CDI Avantgarde SE CVT 5dr 25 Total Price £4,749 Monthly From £96.47 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: A Class Body: Hatchback Mileage: 41,000 Year: 2012 Fuel Type: Diesel Gearbox: Automatic Colour: Blue Engine Size: 2.0 L MPG Combined: 51 mpg CO2: 144 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £225 Height: 1,593 mm Insurance Group: 16E MOT FEBRUARY 2027, SERVICE HISTORY, JUST BEEN SERVICEDThis Car Comes With: | Cruise Control | All Electric Windows | Air Conditioning | Fog Lights | Automatic Headlights | Bluetooth | Multi Functional Steering Wheel | Spare Wheel | PREVIOUS MOTs... View Details
VOLKSWAGEN
2008 POLO 1.4 MATCH 5DR 2,495 64 SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE COMES WITH 03...
Mileage: 78,000 miFuel: petrolTransmission: manualLocation: Staines Road East
2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Match 5dr £2,495 64 ********* SAME DAY FINANCE AVAILABLE ******** COMES WITH 03 MONTHS FREE WARRANTY ********* **********PERFECT EXAMPLE OF ... Make: Volkswagen Model: Polo Body: Hatchback Mileage: 78,000 Year: 2008 Fuel Type: Petrol Gearbox: Manual Colour: Blue Engine Size: 1.4 L MPG Combined: 44 mpg CO2: 150 g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £225 Height: 1,467 mm Insurance Group: 08E Compare More Information
Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Executive 5dr 18 Photos Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Executive 5dr LOW MILES - 7 SEATS - 1 OWNER £5,000 2007 (57) reg Diesel Automatic 72,000 miles 1 OWNER - LOW MILES - 7 SEATS - STOW N GO MODEL - A FEW SMALL MARKS ON BODY - GREAT VALUE AND RARE TO FIND LIKE THIS -LONG MOT - GOOD SERVICE HISTORY -, Black, 2 owners, PLEASE CALL FOR MORE DETAILS ... Compare View vehicle advert 202511288198629 2007 57 £5,000 500 72,000 Cars CHRYSLER Grand Voyager rihaEc3pEMY= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
MINI Convertible 1.6 Cooper S Euro 4 2dr 27 Photos MINI Convertible 1.6 Cooper S Euro 4 2dr FULL LEATHER CHIL PACK ALLOYS £4,490 2009 (09) reg Petrol Manual 49,000 miles **LOW MILEAGE**CHIL PACK**LOW MILEAGE** 3 FORMER KEEPERS FROM NEW WITH SERVICE HISTORY FULL LEATHER,EXTERIOR MIRROR PACK,AUTO DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR,RAIN SENSOR WITH AUTO HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATION,MINI ... View vehicle advert 202603110616295 2009 09 £4,490 449 49,000 Cars MINI Convertible CXn9Q+sd8kc= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
Chevrolet Spark 1.2i LT Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (81 ps) 21 Photos Chevrolet Spark 1.2i LT Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (81 ps) LOW TAX NEW MOT £1,895 2011 (11) reg Petrol Manual 71,000 miles This 2011 Chevrolet Spark i LT presents a compelling proposition with its remarkably low mileage of just 72,000 miles for a vehicle of its age, coupled with a clear vehicle history check. This particu... View vehicle advert 202605042108776 2011 11 £1,895 190 71,000 Cars CHEVROLET Spark mUs6GClslTI= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
Hyundai i10 1.2 Classic Euro 5 5dr 9 Photos Hyundai i10 1.2 Classic Euro 5 5dr £35 £1,795 2013 (63) reg Petrol Manual 54,129 miles 2013 (63) Hyundai i10 1.2 Classic Euro 5 finished in Black. Previously owned by a lady, this car has low mileage for its age at just 54,129 miles and is known for its reliability and low running costs... View vehicle advert 202509306746590 2013 63 £1,795 180 54,129 Cars HYUNDAI i10 xM2EjAodpQs= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
Hyundai i10 1.2 Active Euro 5 5dr 20 Photos Hyundai i10 1.2 Active Euro 5 5dr Low mileage long mot 1 owner £2,485 2013 (63) reg Petrol Manual 58,950 miles Selling this lovely Hyundai i10 1.2 Petrol. Long mot till February 2027. Low mileage for age. Just 20 tax a year so added bonus. Just 1 owner from new. Clutch and gearbox very smooth. Lovely drive. No... View vehicle advert 202605082224662 2013 63 £2,485 249 58,950 Cars HYUNDAI i10 WVDhfzcoodY= Representative example Type Duration of agreement First payment monthly payments Final payment On the road price Customer deposit Total amount of credit Acceptance fee Option to purchase fee Total amount payable Representative APR Rate of interest (fixed) Annual mileage
VAUXHALL ADAM Hatchback 1.4 ecoFLEX 16v GLAM (2013) £3,495 £35 VAUXHALL ADAM Hatchback 1.4 ecoFLEX 16v GL .. £3,495 Click For Info Transmission Manual 43,500 Red Insurance Group 6E Fuel Petrol CC 1398cc 119 110 130 N·m £35 2 Vauxhall Adam 1.4 ecoFLEX 16v GLAM finished in Red 43500 miles.Well-maintai... Read More
About these used low insurance cars under £5,000 results
This page helps you compare used low insurance cars under £5,000 from UK trade sellers. At this budget, condition and maintenance history matter more than badge alone, so check MOT history, tyres, brakes, warning lights and whether the car has been priced realistically.
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Compare similar age, mileage, gearbox, fuel type and trim. A higher-priced car may still be better value if it has better tyres, fewer advisories or stronger maintenance history.
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