Reliable used car for £1500 - any suggestions?

I am looking for reliable used car for £1500. Can you recommend some?

Asked on 26 December 2012 by shahid1973

Answered by Honest John
Any car for £1,500 might be reliable or might not be. But generally (apart from rust) Fiesta 1.25s are a good bet and Yaris 1.0 can be even better.
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