Best used small car for £5000?

I am looking to buy a used small car for around £5000 that will last me for some years to come. I would like the best value for money and would be much more interested in reliability, fuel efficiency, low insurance costs and tax rather than features, driving experience or stylishness.

I would be very grateful if you could suggest some suitable models.

Asked on 27 November 2014 by Edward

Answered by Honest John

Another reader today had the Mitsubishi Colt on his list. A Colt 1.5 diesel would make a lot of sense. So would a previous model KIA Rio 1.5 diesel. Neither have diesel particulate filters to worry about.

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