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Had a wee look on Autotrader using a 50 mile radius of a north Bristol postcode (Aldi!) and had them presented youngest first. Here are some which I think could be worth a look:
202409164079141 Not sure how you'd feel about buying private, but this 2018 Astra seems to be offering a lot for the age/money. Had a look at MOT history and I'd say a set of tyres will be needed before too long, but otherwise nothing else mentioned.
202411306885999 Hyundai i10, sound we cars with little to worry about and a "proper" automatic gearbox. My Mother in law has one she bought one new in 2019 and absolutely loves it.
202409164097763 Mitsubishi Mirage. As I mentioned earlier, the motoring press hate these with a vengeance, they'd have you believe them to be one of the worst cars ever made. But if you look at owners reviews a different picture emerges, that of a car which is reliable, comfortable, well equipped (power fold mirrors, cruise control, heated seats, etc) and cheap to run.
202411106150919 Ssangyong Tivoli is a small boxy SUV/Crossover type and this seems good value. Simple engine and gearbox so not really too much to worry about, my only concern here would be the vulnerability of those low profile tyres re potholes/kerbing and the resultant cost of replacements.
202411136242015 Vauxhall Meriva, arguably a better car than the trendier Mokka which sort of replaced it (they did overlap) with a better ride and more flexible seating (the rear seats slide back and fore). We used to have one and I'd have liked it much better as an auto. Similar concern to the Tivoli, this is a higher spec car with bigger wheels and lower profile tyres, though you do get the panoramic roof on this SE trim.
202410225474897 Another Hyundai i10, this one has the nice two tone blue and black interior. Shame about the naff black wheel trims, but this could be changed cheaply enough if you wished.
202412036945143 Sister car to the Hyundai i10, same platform, engine gearbox etc. Slightly smaller car though inside and out. Like the Astra at the start, this is a private sale. Nothing of note in MOT history and I'd assume new tyres have been fitted (they were noted as advisories '22 and '23)
202412036969182 You mentioned the Hyundai ix20 in your original post, this is the sister car I mentioned, the Kia Venga. Essentially the same car, short but tall, so decent interior space and boot volume for the exterior size.
202411266757320 Kia Rio, this one is a bit pricey for its age, but it is a one owner with low miles.
202410225486116 Astra estate here, possibly a little bigger than you'd like but seems to be a good price and the 1.6 is probably the most reliable engine option.
202412026930014 Mazda 2, very reliable and a fun thing to drive (if that is important)
202411256718174 Another Hyundai i10
202410225480753 The Honda Jazz is one you mentioned in your original post, this is a one owner car which looks to be in fine fettle. They are incredibly spacious for their size and generally very reliable (make sure transmission fluid has been changed when required). It was mentioned earlier that these aren't much fun to drive, which is true, but I'm not sure the majority of drivers would really care.
202403127490757 Another Kia Venga, this is a higher spec one with the panorama roof, hated seats and power fold mirrors (if that appeals)
Just to point out, I've only checked the MOT history on the two private sales. But (assuming the number plate hasn't been covered up) you can do that here- check-mot-history
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