These are the best second-hand cars to buy on the market today
Looking for a second-hand car? There are several great options on the used market that are good to drive, affordable and have sharp looks.
The Cazoo editorial team
Published on 29 January 2026 | 1 min read
If you’re thinking about buying a second-hand car, the market has a broad range of great options.
Whether you’re looking for something efficient, practical, or just need a sensible and capable family car, there are plenty of offerings that do just the job.
The cars on this list are affordable, provide low-running costs, and make great second-hand buys. The good news is that they’re all available through Cazoo, too.
So, if you’re in the market for a used car, we’ve compiled a list of top 10 best second-hand ones on sale today.
BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series is one of the most complete packages when it comes to family motoring, and the Touring estate model is the best on offer.
The 5 Series Touring is available with rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive setups, which gives it a dynamic driving experience, and help to make it one of the best cars in its class when it comes to handling.
It also packs a boot capacity of up to 570 litres, while there is lots of interior space for a family.
There is a choice of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains, so there is a 5 Series Touring for everyone.
Second-hand prices start from around £24,000 for a low-mileage diesel example, and £25,400 for a plug-in hybrid car.
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Cupra Formentor
If you want a sporty, stylish and practical SUV, the Cupra Formentor is hard to beat.
It’s available with a choice of petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains, while its interior boasts lots of copper accents and soft-touch materials to make it feel more premium.
The Formentor is also spacious inside for occupants, while it provides a refined driving experience with a quiet cabin. The PHEV model can travel a claimed 36 miles on electric power, too.
Used prices on the second-hand market start at £17,000 for a petrol-powered model, while a plug-in hybrid car with low-mileage will cost you £18,000 for a 40,000-mile example.
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Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a car that is completely classless, as it suits all kinds of people for different budgets.
Whether you’re looking for your first set of wheels, a practical second car, or just need a car to get around, the Fiesta is the perfect counterpart.
It’s available with a choice of frugal mild-hybrid engines, and there is a sporty ST-Line variant, which adds bigger wheels, sports suspension and exterior and interior enhancements.
The Fiesta is also one of the best cars in its class when it comes to driving dynamics, featuring a well-setup chassis, direct steering and punchy turbocharged engines.
There are several Fiestas on the used market, with a 1.0-litre Ecoboost model up for £9,500, while an ST-Line variant will set you back £11,000.
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Hyundai i10
The Hyundai i10 is the perfect choice for someone looking for a cheap, fun and frugal city car.
The i10 is available with 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engines, which both deliver impressive claimed fuel economy figures of 62mpg on the 1.0-litre and 60mpg for the 1.2-litre model.
The i10 is practical inside too, with lots of cubby holes, a decent amount of space in the back for occupants and there is a 252-litre boot capacity, which is 21 litres more compared to a Toyota Aygo X.
Used examples are very affordable, with a 2022 example on the market for as little as £9,000 for a 1.0-litre variant, and £10,500 for a 1.2-litre car.
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Kia Sportage
The Sportage ticks all of the right boxes for many families on account of its stylish looks, practical interior, long warranty and choice of petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and hybrid powertrains.
Behind the wheel, the Sportage is great to drive, its interior is very spacious with lots of head and legroom, and the boot capacity totals up to 591 litres.
All models are frugal and efficient, while the Sportage has topped Britain’s best-sellers lists for many consecutive years.
If you’re thinking of purchasing one of these excellent SUVs, a used Sportage can be found on the market from £16,000 for a petrol-powered model, while a hybrid car can be picked up for £20,000.
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Mazda MX-5
Fancy a two-seater sports car this summer? The Mazda MX-5 is one of the best for the job as it provides lots of thrills without the big bills.
The MX-5 is the perfect recipe for the ultimate wind-in-the-hair experience; a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive and a limited-slip differential make it one of the most entertaining cars on the market.
There is a choice of 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre petrol engines, while the standard car comes with a folding fabric hood, and top-spec models are available as a ‘Retractable Fastback’, essentially meaning it features an electrically-folding metal roof.
If you want one of these brilliant sports cars, then prices start at £16,500 for a standard car with the 1.5-litre engine, while an RF with the 2.0-litre unit will cost you £24,000.
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Skoda Octavia
If you need a practical family hatchback that can do it all, then how about the Skoda Octavia?
The Octavia shares its underpinnings with the Volkswagen Golf, and features a massive 600 litres of boot space, while pushing the rear seats down extends that room to 1,555 litres.
It also provides a quality-feeling cabin with lots of handy storage compartments dotted about the place, while there is a choice of frugal petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains on offer.
Used examples are sat on the second-hand market from £13,600 for a petrol-powered example, while a plug-in hybrid car will set you back £16,500.
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Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris is one of the best superminis on the market, and that’s because it’s good to drive, has a stylish exterior design and an ultra-efficient hybrid powertrain.
Its powertrain is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to an electric motor which produces 114bhp. Toyota claims this setup can manage up to 70.6mpg, making the Yaris one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the road.
It’s also great to drive, with its sharp and direct steering, limited body lean and smooth powertrain, makes it a really enjoyable and entertaining car to be behind the wheel.
Prices on the second-hand market start at £14,000 for a 37,000-mile Design model, while the sporty GR Sport variant can be yours for £17,000.
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Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a safe, sensible and practical family hatchback that has ruled this sector for more than 50 years.
The Golf is available with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and all models have a high-quality cabin with lots of space for everyone’s bits and bobs.
To drive, the Golf feels very solid and restrained, while the cabin is well-insulated from outside noise and all models are very efficient.
In the back, there is a 381-litre boot capacity, and there are standard 60:40 split rear seats that fold flat to extend that room to 1,237 litres.
Used models on the second-hand market will cost you from £14,000 for a petrol-powered car, while a sporty GTE plug-in hybrid is up for £19,200.
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Volvo V90
Estates are a great option if you don’t want to carry your family around in an SUV, and the Volvo V90 is one of the best at doing so.
The V90 is available with a choice of smooth and efficient petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Its interior is all about comfort, offering lots of space with extremely soft front seats that are also supportive. The cabin is complemented by lots of pale woods and leather trim to make it one of the most luxurious offerings in its class, and the V90 packs a 560-litre boot capacity, which extends to 1,526 litres with the rear bench folded down.
If you fancy a second-hand V90, used examples with low-mileage start at around the £25,000 mark.
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