Used small automatic cars for sale under £5,000 near Cardiff
There are 20 used small automatic cars under £5,000 for sale from UK dealers within 20 miles of Cardiff on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026. Typical asking price £4,400 (the median: half cost less, half cost more). The cheapest is £1,750.
The middle half of the 20 cars are priced between £3,000 and £5,000.
Small cars here are city cars and superminis, not crossovers, from AskCar's list of small models.
As of 2 November 2026, AskCar lists 586,270 cars and vans from 12,920 UK dealerships, read daily from dealer websites: over 99% of UK dealer used car adverts. No dealer pays to be listed.
Price reductions near Cardiff
2 cars within 20 miles had their price reduced in the last 14 days to 2 November 2026. Of those priced between £1,000 and £60,000, these 3 have the biggest reductions in pounds since AskCar first saw them.
- 2012 Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, pink. Mileage: 62,340 miles. Price: £4,995, reduced by £497 from £5,492 since AskCar first saw it on 3 October 2026, 30 days ago. Fair price: £236 (4%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,759. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 8 April 2027. Dealer: Cardiff Motors in Cardiff, 2 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-micra-2012-b8894e7e78eb
- 2012 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD Pulse, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, black. Mileage: 75,000 miles. Price: £2,195, reduced by £305 from £2,500 since AskCar first saw it on 14 August 2026, 80 days ago. Good value: £619 (22%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,814. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 25 November 2026. Dealer: Bargain Motors Cardiff in Cardiff, 3 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2012-bba7991a3be6
- 2014 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD EDITION21, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, black. Mileage: 70,961 miles. Price: £3,299, reduced by £1,000 from £4,299 since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 158 days ago. Good value: £360 (9%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,659. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 5 November 2026. Dealer: Smart Buy Motors in Pontypridd, 9 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2014-93094551b6dd
Cars for sale now
Best value first: the cars priced furthest below their AskCar estimate come first, and those without one come after. The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for that one car, from its model, age, mileage and specification, using the priced adverts of its make and model on AskCar as of 2 November 2026.
Each car: year, make, model, engine and trim, power, gearbox, fuel, body, doors, colour; mileage; price and its changes; how the price compares with the AskCar estimate; emissions standard and ULEZ compliance where it holds; MOT; dealer, town and distance; AskCar page.
Cheaper cars like each one, with its price history, are on its AskCar page.
- 2012 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD Pulse, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, black. Mileage: 75,000 miles. Price: £2,195, reduced by £305 from £2,500 since AskCar first saw it on 14 August 2026, 80 days ago. Good value: £619 (22%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,814. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 25 November 2026. Dealer: Bargain Motors Cardiff in Cardiff, 3 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2012-bba7991a3be6
- 2016 Suzuki Alto 0.7, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, white. Mileage: 37,978 miles. Price: £4,995, reduced by £500 from £5,495 since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 38 days ago. Good value: £699 (12%) under the AskCar estimate of £5,694. MOT: valid until 19 December 2026. Dealer: Cardiff Motors in Cardiff, 2 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/suzuki-alto-2016-19fe2ff66106
- 2014 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD EDITION21, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, black. Mileage: 70,961 miles. Price: £3,299, reduced by £1,000 from £4,299 since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 158 days ago. Good value: £360 (9%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,659. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 5 November 2026. Dealer: Smart Buy Motors in Pontypridd, 9 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2014-93094551b6dd
- 2005 Kia Picanto 1.1 LX, 64 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 55,928 miles. Price: £2,495, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 13 October 2026, 20 days ago. Fair price: £177 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,672. MOT: valid until 24 January 2027. Dealer: Cardiff Motors in Cardiff, 2 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/kia-picanto-2005-2a414cda6fec
- 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 VVT Dynamique Tomtom, 109 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 55,700 miles. Price: £3,650, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 30 October 2026, 3 days ago. Fair price: £191 (4%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,841. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 14 September 2027. Dealer: AYK Motors in Cardiff, 1 mile from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/renault-clio-2012-a482388e6e91
- 2013 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD Passion, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, black. Mileage: 35,868 miles. Price: £4,499, reduced by £500 from £4,999 since AskCar first saw it on 23 July 2026, 102 days ago. Fair price: £41 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,458. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 13 February 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Smart Buy Motors in Pontypridd, 9 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2013-d4713915b4cc
- 2005 Nissan Micra 1.2 S, 79 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 112,935 miles. Price: £1,750, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 158 days ago. Fair price: £63 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £1,687. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 17 June 2027. Dealer: AYK Motors in Cardiff, 1 mile from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-micra-2005-9e7fd30d0e3a
- 2006 Smart fortwo 0.7 City Passion, 61 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 2 seats, silver. Mileage: 32,000 miles. Price: £2,395, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 18 October 2026, 15 days ago. Fair price: £103 (4%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,292. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 10 February 2027. Dealer: Somerset Motor Exchange in Weston-super-Mare, 16 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2006-dfb8f497b75b
- 2012 Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, pink. Mileage: 62,340 miles. Price: £4,995, reduced by £497 from £5,492 since AskCar first saw it on 3 October 2026, 30 days ago. Fair price: £236 (4%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,759. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 8 April 2027. Dealer: Cardiff Motors in Cardiff, 2 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-micra-2012-b8894e7e78eb
- 2009 MINI Hatch 1.6 Cooper S Camden, 172 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, silver. Mileage: 83,000 miles. Price: £4,490, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 1 November 2026, 1 day ago. Fair price: £255 (6%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,235. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 16 August 2027. Dealer: Elite Vehicles Direct in Abertillery, 16 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-hatch-2009-f1de688fd26d
- 2013 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD Passion, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, white. Mileage: 52,113 miles. Price: £4,299, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 23 October 2026, 10 days ago. Fair price: £245 (6%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,054. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 7 August 2027. Dealer: Smart Buy Motors in Pontypridd, 9 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2013-d147a8ffc986
- 2013 MINI Hatch 1.6 Cooper, 120 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, red. Mileage: 87,819 miles. Price: £4,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 15 September 2026, 48 days ago. Above the going rate: £432 (9%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,563. MOT: valid until 1 December 2026. Dealer: Park Road Auto Sales in Ebbw Vale, 20 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-hatch-2013-5659125b2e31
- 2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI Sport, 178 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, red. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £4,000, reduced by £500 from £4,500 since AskCar first saw it on 14 August 2026, 80 days ago. Above the going rate: £399 (11%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,601. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 1 June 2027. Dealer: Bargain Motors Cardiff in Cardiff, 3 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/seat-ibiza-2011-010e136c79eb
- 2013 Volkswagen up! 1.0 Move, 59 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, blue. Mileage: 80,404 miles. Price: £4,995, reduced by £500 from £5,495 since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 38 days ago. Above the going rate: £561 (12%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,434. Euro 6 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 23 February 2027. Dealer: Cardiff Motors in Cardiff, 2 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-up-2013-f55a0dad05ec
- 2013 Volkswagen up! 1.0 Move, 59 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, silver. Mileage: 80,704 miles. Price: £4,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 38 days ago. Above the going rate: £572 (12%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,423. Euro 6 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 7 January 2027. Dealer: Cardiff Motors in Cardiff, 2 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-up-2013-4a5604eb4209
- 2006 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D T Spirit, 88 bhp, automatic, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 117,000 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 16 September 2026, 47 days ago. Above the going rate: £374 (14%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,621. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 30 July 2027. Dealer: Everycar in Clevedon, 14 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/toyota-yaris-2006-4847c75836ff
- 2009 Nissan Note 1.6, 108 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, red. Mileage: 98,500 miles. Price: £3,000, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 15 October 2026, 18 days ago. Above the going rate: £416 (16%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,584. MOT: valid until 6 March 2027. Dealer: Louis George Automotive in Weston-super-Mare, 12 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-note-2009-8bb941bc2181
- 2008 Nissan Note 1.6 Acenta R, 108 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, red. Mileage: 36,436 miles. Price: £4,799, reduced by £200 from £4,999 since AskCar first saw it on 16 July 2026, 109 days ago. Above the going rate: £836 (21%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,963. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 10 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Smart Buy Motors in Pontypridd, 9 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-note-2008-9f72d37d1f42
- 2006 Toyota Yaris 1.3 T3, 85 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, silver. Mileage: 25,000 miles. Price: £4,495, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 2 November 2026. Above the going rate: £1,054 (30%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,441. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. Dealer: Carrera Cars Wales in Aberdare, 19 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/toyota-yaris-2006-f2b7222a2ac6
- 2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 S, 78 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 23,011 miles. Price: £4,999. AskCar first saw it on 18 July 2026, 107 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 16 June 2027. Dealer: RS Cars in Penarth, 6 miles from Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2007-b1f17a18a2d6
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