If you love your i30, you might want to consider an i20. £5k will get you into a 2014 model, it will ba a 1.2, 84bhp though, so should be enough power. Or the i20's sister car the kia rio, which at that budget is (arguably) a better looking car and possibly explains why it would be a 2013 for your £5k. Same 1.2 engine though.
Toyota yaris, your £5k will get you a 2012 1.33 (99bhp)
Honda jazz, this is the most spacious 'supermini' option and, like the yaris, is known for its reliabilty. Engine wise there is a choice of 1.2 (89bhp) or 1.4 (98bhp). £5k will get you into a 2012 or 2013 version.
Mazda 2 is a nice looking, nice driving and reliable car, possibly a bit less space than the other options, but not much in it (apart from the jazz). You will be looking at a 2012 or 2013 1.3, but be aware, there are 2 power outputs available on the 1.3, 75bhp or 85bhp. There is also a 101bhp 1.5, but you would have to go a couple of years older or higher miles.
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