At this price point and for these circumstances, your daughter will be better looking for a good car without being too picky about particular models. Look for a tidy example of a car being sold by a private seller who's clearly looked after it - an extensive service record with evidence of regular maintenance is a good sign (as is a long MoT). If your daughter wishes to narrow down the search, look for simple petrol cars - something like a Honda Civic or Ford Focus would be a good choice, especially as there are plenty about. Use the 'good/bad' section of our reviews to see common issues.