Best used small cars to check out today
Small cars are efficient, fun and cheap to run, so which ones should you spend your cash on?
The Cazoo editorial team
Published on 04 May 2025 | 1 min read
Small cars offer fun and affordable motoring for all sorts of buyers.
The second-hand market is positively brimming with choice for those who might be looking at their first set of wheels; you might be someone looking for a cheap second car, or you just want the ease and convenience of being able to park it in a tiny space.
Well, there are plenty of small cars on the market that can do just that. But, which ones should you spend your money on?
Here are the best second-hand small cars you can buy through Cazoo today.
Ford Fiesta
Ford’s Fiesta is regarded as one of the greatest superminis ever to be sold, and it’s not hard to see why.
It was completely classless, attracting all sorts of buyers due to its cheap and cheerful running costs, superb handling and was available with frugal petrol and diesel engines.
The latest model was discontinued in 2023, but that doesn’t mean you’re short on choice on the second-hand market, because there are thousands available.
The best combination of price, equipment and looks would be an ST-Line car, with prices starting from around £12,400 for a three-year-old example with 13,000 miles on the clock.
But, if you want to be even more sensible, then the lesser Titanium models are cheaper, with low mileage cars priced from £12,000.
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Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris was the trailblazer when it comes to hybrid superminis and the latest fourth-generation model is one of the best on the market.
It looks good, has an impressive amount of standard equipment, is great to drive and returns an impressive 60mpg – wherever you go.
All variants come as standard with an automatic gearbox and there is a GR Sport model, which gives you larger wheels, sports suspension and ‘GR’ specific exterior and interior details.
Look to spend around £14,000 for a low mileage 2022 car with 20,000 miles on the clock, or if you want a GR Sport, prices start from £17,500.
Volkswagen Polo
The Polo is one of the most grown-up of all the superminis and that’s because of its ‘big car-like’ feel.
The interior cabin feels very well made, as well as there being a decent amount of interior space and the car’s refinement out on the road is second-to-none.
Under the bonnet, there is a choice of turbocharged petrol engines and all models come in a more practical five-door layout.
Prices on the used market start from £13,400 for a ‘Life’ model with around 20,000 miles on the odometer. But, if you want a sportier ‘R-Line’ car, prices jump up to around the £15,000 mark.
Renault Clio
The Clio has been one of Renault’s most popular models ever since it arrived back in the early 1990s.
This latest addition has to be the best yet with an efficient hybrid powertrain as an option and a stylish exterior design.
Plus, it’s good to drive, comes with lots of standard equipment and provides an impressive boot space of 391 litres – making it one of the best-in-class for its capacity.
Prices start from around £11,200 for a 2022 car in petrol guise with around 25,000 miles on the clock. But, if you want the hybrid, look to spend around £14,000.
Honda Jazz
The Honda Jazz provides Tardis-like interior space in a compact supermini bodystyle.
The latest model comes as standard with a hybrid powertrain only, plus it still uses Honda’s ‘Magic Seating’ system, which allows the rear seat bases to flip-up and lock into place to make it a very commodious little car.
It may not be the most desirable car to look at or own, but with the Jazz’s excellent reputation for reliability and practicality, it’s no wonder why it’s proved to be such a popular small car.
Second-hand examples are priced from around £13,200 for an entry-level ‘SE’ car, or if you want the ‘Crosstar’ – which adds a few more rough and tough exterior bits of trim – prices rise to around £16,500.
Suzuki Swift
The Suzuki Swift is a fun to drive, well equipped and cheap to run supermini that has a real charm.
The latest model comes equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which helps boost its economy and the overall design is bigger than the outgoing model, helping improve interior space.
There are only two trim levels to choose from, with all cars coming with adaptive cruise control, heated front seats and keyless entry with push button start as standard.
Prices for a Suzuki Swift start from £15,000 for an entry-level ‘Ultra’ car with 11,000 miles on the clock.
Hyundai i10
The i10 is Hyundai’s smallest car in its model line-up and features a practical five-door bodystyle and a frugal 1.0-litre or 1.2-litre petrol engine.
Not only is it great fun to drive, but standard equipment across the range includes 15-inch alloy wheels, a rear view camera and parking sensors.
Just like with other Hyundai models, the i10 comes from new with a five-year or 100,000-miles warranty and the firm’s reputation for reliability is up there with the very best.
Expect to pay around £10,000 for a 28,000 mile ‘Premium’ model from 2022, or £11,600 for a sportier ‘N-Line’ car.
Kia Picanto
The Picanto is competing in the dying-out A-Segment city car class, but this little Kia is now a benchsetter when it comes to petrol-powered urban mobility.
The latest version looks great, is peppy and fun to drive, while retaining decent fuel economy and comes fully loaded with standard equipment.
Plus, with five-doors, a boxy exterior design and plenty of cubby holes, the Picanto makes for the perfect first car.
If you want one the newest examples, look to spend around £13,000 for a 2024 car with 12,000 miles on the clock. But, if that’s too dear for you, an older model from 2022 can be yours for around £9,500.
Skoda Fabia
Underneath its skin, you’ll find the same underpinnings found in the Volkswagen Polo.
That means the Fabia comes with a plush-feeling interior cabin, decent practicality and a large boot capacity of 380 litres.
There is a range of efficient turbocharged petrol engines, and there is a sporty ‘Monte Carlo’ model, sitting at the top of the model line-up.
Used examples are priced from around £11,800 or £15,000 for a Monte Carlo model.
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Mini Cooper
The Mini is all about fun and the latest model exceeds doing just that.
It still features the iconic retro exterior design, but the interior's funky theme hasn’t been lost with a circular OLED touchscreen and recyclable materials used throughout, including a 3D knitted dashboard.
It’s not the most practical car in this segment with cramped rear seats and a tiny boot, however the Mini’s excellent handling and impressive performance makes this one of the most entertaining small cars around.
Minis are not the cheapest cars to buy, but if you look hard enough, there are some decent cars to be had with a 2024 ‘Classic’ example priced from £21,000 with 8,000 miles on the clock, or a sportier ‘Cooper S’ priced from £24,000.