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Explore cars for sale under £1000

Searching for a car that won't cost an arm and a leg? Explore our collection of vehicles for under £1000, including low insurance group models, which make ideal cheap first cars for young drivers. Choose a sporty hatchback if you spend time driving in narrow city streets, or opt for a saloon to make long commutes more comfortable. If you're not sure which body type is best for you, then take a look at our buying guide. When you've found a bargain, don't forget to do an instant online vehicle check to see it's history before you buy.

Used cars available to reserve

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£995

Ford Ka

£35 ROAD TAX+MOT APRIL 2026

Ford KA 1.2 Studio Euro 4 3dr

2009 (09 reg) | 64,500 miles

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£990

MINI Hatch

timing chain noise..!!

MINI Hatch 1.6 Cooper Graphite Euro 5 3dr

2010 (60 reg) | 103,505 miles

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£895

Ford Fiesta Van

SPARES/REPAIR|STARTS & DRIVES

Ford Fiesta Van 1.6 TDCi Sport Panel Van 3dr

2009 (59 reg) | 208,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£895

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.0 litres
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£1,000

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£850

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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