Small cars dominated sales of used cars in the UK in 2010.
B-segment contender the Ford Fiesta overtook the Vauxhall Corsa to become Britain’s best-selling used car in 2010, according to Experian.
It was followed by three cars in the c-segment, the Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.
Joe Myers, automotive general manager at Experian, said: “Experian’s analysis shows that affordable smaller vehicles continue to be the most appealing to motorists shopping in the used car market.
“The success of the supermini segment can be put down to increased consumer interest at the value end of the market and greater demand for more fuel efficient vehicles over recent years.”
Experian’s data also reveals that the Mazda MX-5 outsold the Audi TT to become 2010’s best selling used sports car; while Toyota’s Prius was the best selling hybrid, capturing more than half (55 per cent) of dual fuel sales.
TOP 10 USED CARS
FORD FIESTA 285,962
VAUXHALL CORSA 278,169
VAUXHALL ASTRA 271,412
FORD FOCUS 259,355
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 199,919
BMW 3 SERIES 176,116
RENAULT CLIO 166,559
FORD MONDEO 164,904
VAUXHALL VECTRA 133,511
PEUGEOT 206 127,256
