Top 10 used cars in 2010

The Ford Fiesta overtook the Vauxhall Corsa to become the nation’s favourite used car in 2010, according to new analysis from Experian, the global information services company.

285,962 used Fiesta’s were sold in the UK last year while the Vauxhall Corsa – the front runner in 2009 – sold 278,169 units in 2010.

The only other change to the Top 10 was the Renault Clio (166,559) moving ahead of the Ford Mondeo (164,904) to take seventh place.

Joe Myers, Automotive General Manager at Experian, comments: “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 duel fuel model, capturing more than half (55 per cent) of hybrid sales.

2010 Pos	Make Model	Units sold in 2010	2009 Pos	Units sold in 2009
1	FORD FIESTA	285,962	2	288,828
2	VAUXHALL CORSA	278,169	1	291,878
3	VAUXHALL ASTRA	271,412	3	286,540
4	FORD FOCUS	259,355	4	248,021
5	VOLKSWAGEN GOLF	199,919	5	203,266
6	BMW 3 SERIES	176,116	6	184,440
7	RENAULT CLIO	166,559	8	177,726
8	FORD MONDEO	164,904	7	181,224
9	VAUXHALL VECTRA	133,511	9	167,215
10	PEUGEOT 206	127,256	10	132,590

 

Segment	Number One Model	Units sold in 2010	Units sold in 2009
Dual Purpose/4X4	LAND ROVER FREELANDER	51,374	49,007
Executive	MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS	61,533	64,586
Lower Medium	VAUXHALL ASTRA	271,412	286,540
Luxury	BMW 7 SERIES	6,839	7,448
MPV	VAUXHALL ZAFIRA	77,910	81,218
Mini	DAEWOO MATIZ	14,125	14,593
Specialist Sports	MAZDA MX-5	20,805	17,760
Supermini	FORD FIESTA	285,962	288,828
Upper Medium	BMW 3 SERIES	176116	184,440

Source: Experian / DVLA