Mitsubishi Mirage £8495

This little hatchback offers decent economy and impressive space, but those aren’t the reasons for our find’s strong price: that’s more a reflection of its modest 16,000 mileage. For £8495, you’d want the Mirage to have a bit more up its sleeve. As it is, its ride is poor, its 1.2-litre petrol engine is sluggish and its interior feels cheap.