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Find Cars Under £500

Sticking to a tight budget but still want a great deal on a used vehicle? Browse our range of cheap second hand cars for under £500 to find your ideal set of wheels. Our collection of low-cost models includes everything from cheap and cheerful hatchbacks that are perfect for city driving, through to affordable family saloons and estate models. You'll even find cheap convertibles for under £500 – always plenty of fun whatever the weather. Our handy buying guide will help to answer any burning questions and be sure to make use of our instant online vehicle check to see a car's history before you part with your cash.

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SEAT Ibiza

SPARES AND REPAIRS, DOES DRIVE

SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TDI Ecomotive Ecomotive Sport Coupe 3dr Diesel Manual (99 g/km, 79 bhp)

2008 (58 reg) | 175,257 miles

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Ford Mondeo

MOT FAILED,WILL NEED SOME WORK

Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 5dr

2007 (07 reg) | 139,334 miles

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Peugeot 208

NO MOT! SPARES OR REPAIR!

Peugeot 208 1.4 VTi Allure Euro 5 3dr

2013 (13 reg) | 87,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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