Cheap Economical (50+ MPG) Cars For Sale From Private Sellers
176 Cheap Economical (50+ MPG) Cars For Sale From Private Sellers in the UK
Looking for economical cars with 50+ mpg? These vehicles are perfect for saving on fuel costs while reducing your environmental impact. High-mileage cars often include efficient diesel, hybrid, or small petrol engines designed for long journeys and city driving. When searching for 50+ mpg cars, consider factors like maintenance history, overall condition, and running costs to ensure long-term savings. Make sure to compare models and check fuel economy ratings carefully. Always see the car in person and inspect it thoroughly to confirm it meets your expectations.
Red Kia PICANTO Strike, Hatchback, 2010, Manual, 1086 (cc),5 doors
Perfect first car or little runaround. Very economical and ULEZ compliant. Only selling as we have just had a baby and are upgrading to a family size. The antennae does not work, but likely can be fixed. We will provide the original radio which allows CD playing (no Aux),but we have been using an upgraded Sony radio (with Aux) attached to Alexa Auto (which is in the pictures). Happy for you to have either. Just fully replenished the engine oil. Full service history available. MOT until Feb 2026. One Key.
£1,245 View More
Vauxhall, ASTRA, Estate, 2011, Manual, 1956 (cc),5 doors
Engine stop on brand new gearbox and clutch a week ago Mot till October 2026 Make a offer
£700 View More
Vauxhall, ASTRA, Hatchback, 2012, Manual, 1398 (cc),5 doors
Here for sale is my Vauxhall Astra - 1.4 petrol - Manual - 107k on the clock - ULEZ free - MOT TILL November 2026 - Aircon - Cheap Tax and insurance - Full V5 - Cat S £1500 Car is a previous Cat S due to the dent in the picture, hence low price.
£1,500 View More
Nissan, PIXO, Hatchback, 2010, Manual, 996 (cc),5 doors
Selling my first car very cheap to run £20 road tax cheap insurance just bought another car but still use this as it’s cheaper on fuel for work and back travel daily around 80miles. Has some service history haven’t really looked through it mechanically speaking the car is perfect doesn’t miss a beat besides me going on a speed bump quite fast which made the exhaust a little lose but doesn’t effect the car just need tightening will accept sensible offers
£600 View More
Ford, FIESTA, Hatchback, 2011, Manual, 1399 (cc),5 doors
FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCI TITANIUM 2011 GOOD CONDITION AND VERY ECONOMICAL MOT: 06/26 Up to 70mpg ROAD TAX £20 PER YEAR NEW CLUTCH OIL AND FILTER CHANGED HPI CLEAR. STARTS AND STOPS, NO WARNING LIGHT. £1250 ONO
£1,250 View More
Vauxhall, CORSA, Hatchback, 2012, Manual, 1229 (cc),5 doors
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI In excellent condition low mileage at 67k Vehicle consists of rear tints and also has cruise control also very cheap to maintain on insurance and tax the car is also ULEZ free. Car is in fully working order with nothing needed. Also HPI clear, 5 doors. 2keys Price 1500 ovno
£1,500 View More
Skoda, OCTAVIA, Hatchback, 2014, Semi-Auto, 1598 (cc),5 doors
I’ve decided to sell my 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI with 7speed DSG gearbox. Second owner since new,car is by my side since 2019,car was bought with 25000 miles. Has v5 in my name and 2 keys. 167.000 miles mostly highway miles.No taxi. Car has a gearbox issue,Gearbox was rebuilt in 2022 in Glasgow by proper DSG servicing garage.Apparently after being rebuilt and spent £2.5k in major service parts including brembo brake discs/pads,fuel filter,air filter,brand new water pump and driving belt the car gave up again after couple of months. Car can be driven in first gear and reverse to put it up on a trailer. The engine is running nice and smooth and it was taken good care for it. Car has no MOT and been Sorn. Open for offers.Car has been looked after very well but have no budget fixing the gearbox again. Car is for sale as whole not going to disasamble it. Thank you for your time.
£1,000 View More
Cheap run about.Daihatsu, SIRION, Hatchback, 2008, Manual, 998 (cc),5 doors
10 months mot ,5 doors. Had a engine 31 k on it fitted by a lady before she had a little crack on corner .then I repaired it .a cheap run about. Or cheap family car. A prefect small family car.road tax is £35 for the year . very good mpg ,and very low insurance . Don’t really .want to sell but have to.you can hardly hear the engine.a great little car for Uber eat’s delivery’s as well. First come first served.bargain ovno..
£1,200 View MoreSkoda, YETI, Hatchback, 2012, Manual, 1968 (cc),5 doors
Spares or repair, Needs new engine. Recent mot, new tyres all round, brakes recently done. Sensible offers considered.
£500 View MoreFord, MONDEO, Hatchback, 2010, Manual, 1997 (cc),5 doors
Full service history. Been in the family for 5 years. Soild car well looked after. Mot 29th may 2026. Bumper has a bump. Clips popped out. New breaks all round new tyres all round. Service done 150miles ago with gearbox oil change. Reason for sale as have another car. 145k miles. Grate yourself a bargain
£1,450 View More
Kia, CEED 3, Hatchback, 2009, Manual, 1582 (cc),5 doors
2009 KIA CEED 3 CRDI CHEAP ROAD TAX 35£ ONE YEAR Full V5 Logbook 1 OWNER Mot Till June 02.06.2026 Mileage 142000 Service History 115 BHP TIMING BELT KIT REPLACEMENT 128780 MILES 2 Keys Engine Size 1.6 DIESEL Air Conditioner The car is maintained to a high standard, cleaned and checked regularly. Great on fuel and only £80 to full tank.Would be perfect as a first car for new drivers. And please don't waste your and my time if you are not interested. Only genuine and adequate buyers welcome. Absolutely lovely car to look at and it drives amazing with no faults what so ever every thing works. Any inspection welcome.
£1,400 View MoreVolkswagen, GOLF, Hatchback, 2009, Manual, 1598 (cc),5 doors
2009/10 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 5 SPEED MANUAL ✅ AUX IMPORT SOCKET ✅ MULTI FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL ✅ ADJUSTABLE STEERING ✅ AC ✅ AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS ✅ ALL 4 ELECTRIC POWERED WINDOWS ✅ VERY GOOD ON FUEL ✅ STARTS AND DRIVES ✅ LONG MOT LEFT ON IT ✅ LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ✅ #Tigra #500 #Fiat #Vauxhall #Seat #Volkswagen #golf #astra #corsa #up #adam #ibiza #leon #punto #fabia #skoda #matiz #polo #320D #320I #BMW #Seat
£1,499 View More
2012 Ford Focus 1.0T 6 speed manual FSH!
Hello im selling my 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Econetic edition. Clean, reliable car that Starts first time, drives lovely, and super cheap to run. Engine, clutch, and gearbox all feel spot on. Looks stunning inside and out its got a rare grey colour which makes it looks very good! Condition is great! ✅ Full service history ✅ 2-3 months MOT left! ✅ full V5 present ✅ 6-speed manual ✅ Parking sensors ✅ DAB radio & digital dash ✅ Cruise control ✅ Electric windows & central locking ✅ Auto stop/start ✅ Great on fuel Used daily and never missed a beat. Really tidy inside and out — ideal first car, daily driver, or cheap runaround. 💷 £995 or nearest offer – first to see will buy! If your interested contact me on 0️⃣7️⃣9️⃣1️⃣8️⃣4️⃣7️⃣0️⃣1️⃣5️⃣4️⃣ thank you
£995 View MoreCitroen, XSARA PICASSO, MPV, 2003, Manual, 1977 (cc),5 doors
## MOT APRIL 2026## MAY SWOP for a smaller car Private sale - owned for 9 years Exclusive model 2Litre diesel manual gearbox 184k Leather seats Electric Panoramic roof Electric Power folding mirrors Citreon car door sill protector. Original Citreon shopping trolley Haynes manual. Original owners manual. Service history Brake pads recently changed New starter motor. Tow bar fitted but never used. Heater blower and air conditioning temperamental Left indicator needs holding down majority of the time to function. (Common fault on French cars of this age) Owned for 9 years Aged related condition inside and out. £499
£499 View More
MG Motor UK, MG3, Hatchback, 2017, Manual, 1498 (cc),5 doors
Mg 3 — Style + 1.5 petrol ( 45+ mpg ) 146k ✅ 10 Months MOT ✅ Recent oil and filters change 🔑 2x Keys Chain driven engine Top spec , reverse sensors , a/c electric windows etc etc Car runs and drives very well with no knocks bangs or any issues everything works as it should ! £1250 Port Talbot.
£1,250 View MoreVolkswagen, GOLF, Hatchback, 2008, Manual, 1896 (cc),5 doors
🚗 Volkswagen Golf – 2008 – 1.9 TDI – £1,150 🚗 📍 Location: Grimsby 💷 Price: £1,150 Reliable, economical, and fully serviced – this Golf is ready to drive away! Year: 2008 Model: Volkswagen Golf (1.9 TDI) Transmission: Manual Condition: Fully serviced, runs smoothly Location: Grimsby ✨ Features: Legendary 1.9 TDI engine – reliable & fuel efficient Compact yet practical hatchback Comfortable interior and smooth drive Cheap to run & maintain Mot 27.03.2026 ✅ Affordable and dependable car – perfect for daily commuting or as a first car. 📞 Contact today to arrange a viewing or test drive in Grimsby.
£1,100 View More
Citroen, C4 PICASSO, MPV, 2009, Semi-Auto, 1560 (cc),5 doors
hello i brought this car for £1600 and it seemed fine i got the dps filter cleared and drove to cornwall and back it was okay but it has popped up saying the suspension is faulty however it seems okay i think it’s a sensor. but the other problem is it says gearbox faulty i had a mechanic have a quick look he thinks it’s the lever when you change to auto i just never got it fixed as i got a new car. it goes into reverse and neutral fine just struggles with auto it sometimes works straight away other it takes about 10-20 mins. i want at least £500 for the car just needs someone who can fix it and sell it on thank you
£500 View MoreVauxhall, CORSA, Hatchback, 2012, Manual, 1248 (cc),5 doors
Vauxhall Corsa EcoFlex 1.3 CDTI 89k miles Direct from local authority 1 owner been really well looked after and serviced Drives absolutely perfect with no faults no lights on the dash Full service history (13 Stamps) 2 keys Will come with 12 Month MOT Tax £35 Year Full tank diesel included Very clean car inside and out Bargain for a great reliable car for someone cheap insurance Full v5
£1,450 View MoreAudi, A3, Hatchback, 2011, Manual, 1968 (cc),5 doors
Audi 2.0 diesel. Manual. Long MOT. New tyres. Starts and drives very well. Front and rear parking sensors. A little bit of noise from clutch. ABS light on. Heater is not blowing. Reflected in the price. If not sell, fix it myself. NO OFFERS! Still in daily use so mileage will go up slightly. This is the best price! Thanks.
£1,150 View More2013 Ford Fiesta Hatchback Manual, 1498 (cc),5 doors
2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 Turbo Diesel 75 Bhp 5 Speed Manual. Starts and drives very good. Engine Cluch and gearbox perfect. Full logbook. Low mileage 125k no warning lights. Cheap road tax only £20 for 12 months. MOT till 18 Jan 2026. Car runs well what it needs is front drop links as it nocks a bit when driven over potholes in rest car is good for its age. Runs superb owned it since January. Pulls as it should. Very economical car cheap insurance group. £1200 or nearest offer. For more info message me.
£1,200 View MorePopular Searches
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