Nearly new cars have virtually all the benefits of a brand-new model, but with thousands off the list price.
And, because these cars have barely covered any miles, you can rest assured you'll get years of fuss-free motoring in return.
We've chosen 10 of the most affordable nearly new cars for sale at Motorpoint at the time of publication, including 25, 75 and 26-plate models. Find out how little it costs to enjoy that new-car smell!
Dacia Spring – from £10,099
For the right kind of owner, the Dacia Spring is an astonishingly cheap way to get around. This is a battery-powered city car with a small but boxy body, meaning passenger and cargo space is respectable despite its tiny footprint. The 27kWh battery pack in this full EV is smaller than some plug-in-hybrid cars, and its 140-mile claimed range means it's best for mainly local journeys or second-car use. However, that small battery means the car is is quick, cheap and easy to charge at home, even from a standard three-pin household socket.
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Dacia Sandero – from £11,749
Sticking with everyone's favourite Romanian value brand, the Dacia Sandero is an icon of affordability. For just a few hundred pounds more than the Spring, you get a larger hatchback with a petrol engine under the bonnet. The extra cabin space and ability to refuel make the Sandero a much more flexible option if it's going to be your only car. To get a nearly new Sandero at this competitive price, you'll be looking at entry-level Essential trim but this still includes A/C, cruise control, rear parking sensors and a dash mount for your phone.
Browse used Dacia Sandero cars or read our Dacia Sandero review
Leapmotor T03 – from £12,649
You might not have heard of Leapmotor yet. This is a Chinese carmaker that's launched into the UK and European markets through its partnership with auto giant Stellantis. Its B10 and C10 electric SUVs are practical but fairly conventional, while the tiny T03 is the brand's take on a battery-powered city car. Range on a full charge is 165 miles, which is slightly more than the comparable Dacia Spring while also being a little quicker from 0-62mph. Some of the tech is a bit fiddly, but the car's comfy suspension is a welcome addition in this class.
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Nissan Juke – from £12,849
The popularity and easy availability of the British-built Nissan Juke in the UK means used prices are remarkably competitive. We've found 25-plate examples of the Juke available for less than £13,000 – that's a roughly £10,000 saving on the list price despite being only around 12 months old. Against other cars on this list, the Juke is noticeably larger and more spacious, making it a good choice as a family car, with better rear-seat space than you'd expect given its sporty styling. Expect a manual gearbox and lower-level trim if you're keeping costs down.
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Toyota Aygo X – from £12,849
It might share a name with the regular Aygo, but the Toyota Aygo X is quite a different car under its chunkier SUV-inspired bodywork. The cabin is a substantial upgrade over the non-X Aygo, with a newer, more stylish design and noticeably better material quality. Space is still quite tight, with the two rear seats best suited for occasional use, but that does at least mean the Aygo X can slot into the tightest of parking spaces – aided by the standard-fit reversing camera. Strong residual values mean PCP finance rates are fairly affordable too.
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Suzuki Swift – from £13,599
While many hatchback rivals have either pushed upmarket or given up entirely, the Suzuki Swift remains a great value choice. Even entry-level Motion models include rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, climate control, adaptive cruise control and smartphone connectivity. It's fun to drive too, with deft handling and well-judged suspension that keeps tight control over the body. The mild-hybrid engine is efficient but a little slow, so get used to stirring the gearbox if you want a burst of speed. It also gets the remainder of Suzuki's 10-year warranty.
Take a look at used Suzuki Swift cars or read our Suzuki Swift review
MG3 – from £13,799
The MG3 is yet another segment-busting model from the renewed brand. This is a small hatchback with hybrid power in the same vein as the Toyota Yaris or Honda Jazz. However, the MG costs thousands of pounds less than those cars, while having more standard equipment and a slightly quicker engine. It doesn't always match the faultless user interface of the Japanese pair, but the enormous price saving will more than make up for that for many owners. Every version also includes MG's seven-year manufacturer warranty.
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Peugeot 208 – from £14,049
Lots of the choices on this list so far have been budget-focused models that compete at the more affordable end of the market. The Peugeot 208, however, doesn't feel like a cut-price product. This is a semi-premium supermini with stylish looks inside and out, and the kind of upscale cabin comfort you'd expect from a pricier car. Plentiful supply means nearly new prices are extremely competitive, so it's worth cross-shopping a year-old model before you commit to a brand-new example.
Shop used Peugeot 208 cars or read our Peugeot 208 review
Kia Picanto – from £14,199
The latest Kia Picanto might've gained an oh-so-fashionable light bar at both ends, but this is still a super-sensible small car underneath. Kia's pulled the Doctor Who trick with the Picanto's chassis and sqeezed enough space for two rows of adults and some luggage within its diminutive footprint. It's not particularly fun and certainly isn't very fast, but it's easy to drive and place on the road, while the small dimensions make it a doddle on tight city streets. Nearly new buyers benefit from what's left of Kia's seven-year warranty.
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Hyundai i10 – from £14,199
The Hyundai i10 is within a few millimetres of being the smallest car on this list but you wouldn't know it if you sat inside. Its footprint might be tiny at just under 3.7 metres long, but the car i10 is tall so the cabin is airy and lofty adults have lots of headroom and easy access. Your ceiling-grazing friends will also be impressed by the rear legroom – there isn't exactly an abundance but, in this class, few cars actually have useable back seats, unlike the comparatively spacious Hyundai. Efficient engines and a high-tech infotainment system complete this compelling-yet-compact package.
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