The UK’s most popular second-hand cars revealed – and how much they cost

Britain’s most in-demand used cars have been revealed – along with data which can help you tell if you’re overpaying for your new wheels.

The Ford Fiesta steals the top spot for most common second-hand car, followed by the Volkswagen Golf and the Ford Focus.

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 The research, commissioned by car finance refund experts Undisclosed.co.uk, looked at more than 400,000 used car listings from AutoTrader in order to find the UK’s most common second-hand car models.

Comfortably in first place with 12,043 listings is the Ford Fiesta. 

First manufactured all the way back in 1976, the iconic hatchback has been discontinued, in an effort for Ford to go all-electric with their models by 2030.

If you’re looking to pick up a second-hand Ford Fiesta, you’d be looking at a price of £12,632 on average.

With 10,640 listings, the Volkswagen Golf claims second place on this list. 

First rolling off the production line in 1979, the Volkswagen Golf shows no sign of going anywhere anytime soon. 

If you’re looking to pick up a used Volkswagen Golf, you’d be looking at paying £20,013 on average

In third place, with 9,045 listings, is the Ford Focus. 

Slightly late to the game, being first rolled off the assembly line in 1998, the Ford Focus is nevertheless still an iconic part of UK motoring history. 

If you’re in the market for a second-hand Ford Focus, you should be expecting to shell out £17,016 on average.

Fourth place belongs to the Vauxhall Corsa, with 8,276 listings. 

The successor to the Vauxhall Nova, the data shows that for a used Vauxhall Corsa, the average price is £11,592.

Ranking in fifth place is the BMW 3 Series, with 7,614 listings. 

The 3 Series is BMW’s best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the brand’s annual total sales (excluding motorbikes) since its first introduction in 1975. 

The BMW 3 Series is also the oldest model of car to appear in the top ten. A used BMW 3 series would set you back on average £28,740 – the highest price of all cars in the top ten. 

A spokesperson for Undisclosed.co.uk commented on the findings, saying,

“The most common second-hand models are arguably those that are considered the most reliable or best value for money.

“Models that are highly sought after, such as the Ford Fiesta, are likely to be manufactured and shipped to the UK in abundance to match public demand. This results in a higher proportion of these models on our roads, and inevitably more of these models being resold online.

“Many of these frequently resold models are German-produced cars, renowned for their longer shelf life and reputation for reliability, which underscores the enduring appeal of these models among UK car buyers.”