Used small automatic cars for sale under £5,000 near Chelmsford
There are 113 used small automatic cars under £5,000 for sale from UK dealers within 20 miles of Chelmsford on AskCar, as of 29 October 2026. Typical asking price £3,800 (the median: half cost less, half cost more). The cheapest is £1,295.
The middle half of the 113 cars are priced between £3,000 and £4,400.
Small cars here are city cars and superminis, not crossovers, from AskCar's list of small models.
As of 29 October 2026, AskCar lists 587,923 cars and vans from 12,992 UK dealerships, read daily from dealer websites: over 99% of UK dealer used car adverts. No dealer pays to be listed.
Price reductions near Chelmsford
19 cars within 20 miles had their price reduced in the last 14 days to 29 October 2026. Of those priced between £1,000 and £60,000, these 8 have the biggest reductions in pounds since AskCar first saw them.
- 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4, 94 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 73,375 miles. Price: £4,299, reduced by £1,201 from £5,500 since AskCar first saw it on 24 August 2026, 66 days ago. Above the going rate: £1,083 (33%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,216. MOT: valid until 31 December 2026. Dealer: S & M Prestige Motors in Ingatestone, 7 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-fiesta-2009-5dff01178fac
- 2012 Honda Jazz 1.3, 101 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 47,000 miles. Price: £3,995, reduced by £1,000 from £4,995 since AskCar first saw it on 28 October 2026, 1 day ago. Far below the going rate: £2,040 (33%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,035. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 15 July 2027. Dealer: Peace Motors in Ilford, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/honda-jazz-2012-9a0d3bd09e61
- 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec, 94 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 58,079 miles. Price: £4,288, reduced by £799 from £5,087 since AskCar first saw it on 13 August 2026, 77 days ago. Good value: £965 (18%) under the AskCar estimate of £5,253. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 17 March 2027. Dealer: The Car Traders London in Romford, 17 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-fiesta-2011-d0b7be437267
- 2012 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD Passion, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, silver. Mileage: 37,500 miles. Price: £3,495, reduced by £755 from £4,250 since AskCar first saw it on 23 July 2026, 98 days ago. Good value: £489 (12%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,984. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 18 March 2027. Dealer: Aspire Automotive in Rayleigh, 13 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2012-3c56a01a5bc3
- 2007 Honda Jazz 1.4 i-DSI SE, 82 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 70,344 miles. Price: £3,000, reduced by £698 from £3,698 since AskCar first saw it on 24 July 2026, 97 days ago. Good value: £501 (14%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,501. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 17 July 2027. Dealer: Four Friends Motors in Havering, 17 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/honda-jazz-2007-576b48f08272
- 2014 Smart fortwo 1.0 Grandstyle, 84 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, black. Mileage: 53,670 miles. Price: £3,490, reduced by £659 from £4,149 since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 154 days ago. Good value: £979 (21%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,469. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 1 March 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: G.A.P Autos in Basildon, 14 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2014-babae35db0a2
- 2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 S, 75 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, black. Mileage: 114,278 miles. Price: £1,488, reduced by £599 from £2,087 since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 154 days ago. Far below the going rate: £538 (26%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,026. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 1 February 2027. Dealer: The Car Traders London in Romford, 17 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2004-13b27448d9d0
- 2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI, 104 bhp, automatic, petrol, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 61,784 miles. Price: £4,299, reduced by £514 from £4,813 since AskCar first saw it on 2 June 2026, 149 days ago. Fair price: £24 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,275. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 2 March 2027. Dealer: S & M Prestige Motors in Ingatestone, 7 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/skoda-fabia-2012-51676114ab48
Cars for sale now, page 2 of 2
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 29 October 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.
- 2008 Nissan Note 1.6 Tekna, 108 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, red. Mileage: 94,393 miles. Price: £2,995. AskCar first saw it on 26 July 2026, 95 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 1 March 2027. Dealer: Kinzel Cars in Basildon, 14 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-note-2008-beec8fd493e4
- 2013 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD Passion, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, black. Mileage: 70,000 miles. Price: £3,245. AskCar first saw it on 13 August 2026, 77 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 15 January 2027. Dealer: KDM Car Sales in Hoddesdon, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2013-a7cffb300bf1
- 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 VVT Dynamique Tomtom, 109 bhp, automatic, petrol, estate, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 41,623 miles. Price: £3,495. AskCar first saw it on 11 August 2026, 79 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 23 June 2027. Dealer: Deal Auto Sales in Waltham Abbey, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/renault-clio-2012-bf8c8a3002a9
- 2009 Vauxhall Agila 1.2 Club, 83 bhp, automatic, petrol, MPV, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 43,000 miles. Price: £3,495. AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 154 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 19 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Car Planet in Ilford, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-agila-2009-182787aa424e
- 2011 Nissan Note 1.6 n-tec N TEC, 108 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, red. Mileage: 85,000 miles. Price: £3,549. AskCar first saw it on 11 August 2026, 79 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 7 July 2027. Dealer: N C Motors in Basildon, 7 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-note-2011-0cbbc0a807df
- 2026 Toyota iQ 1.0 VVT-i, 68 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, black. Mileage: 43,880 miles. Price: £3,750. AskCar first saw it on 23 September 2026, 36 days ago. MOT: valid until 13 August 2027. Dealer: Expert Cars in Hoddesdon, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/toyota-iq-2026-13a97796e880
- 2013 Honda Jazz 1.3, automatic, hybrid (petrol), silver. Mileage: 71,000 miles. Price: £4,100. AskCar first saw it on 14 August 2026, 76 days ago. MOT: valid until 23 February 2027. Dealer: Expert Cars in Hoddesdon, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/honda-jazz-2013-3f764e4619e8
- 2013 MINI Coupe 2.0 Cooper SD, 141 bhp, automatic, diesel, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, orange. Mileage: 96,848 miles. Price: £4,295. AskCar first saw it on 21 October 2026, 8 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 9 September 2027. Dealer: Deal Auto Sales in Waltham Abbey, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-coupe-2013-a418f3132cca
- 2011 Toyota iQ 1.3 Dual VVT-i, 96 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, orange. Mileage: 36,500 miles. Price: £4,650. AskCar first saw it on 16 October 2026, 13 days ago. MOT: valid until 26 July 2027. Dealer: Expert Cars in Hoddesdon, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/toyota-iq-2011-96158c08efcd
- 2013 Smart fortwo 1.0 MHD EDITION21, 71 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, white. Mileage: 27,860 miles. Price: £4,695. AskCar first saw it on 21 October 2026, 8 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 9 February 2027. Dealer: Deal Auto Sales in Waltham Abbey, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2013-25d0b4eaf1be
- 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Style +, 94 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 74,000 miles. Price: £4,895. AskCar first saw it on 12 September 2026, 47 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 7 February 2027. Dealer: Reliance Garage (Leigh) in Leigh-on-Sea, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-fiesta-2009-cb9a8386d501
- 2017 Smart fortwo 1.0 Passion, 70 bhp, automatic, petrol, coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats, yellow. Mileage: 77,451 miles. Price: £4,995. AskCar first saw it on 6 October 2026, 23 days ago. Euro 6 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 1 January 2027. Dealer: House of Motors London in Barking and Dagenham, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-fortwo-2017-78ecc2c323bc
- 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SXi, 98 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, silver. Mileage: 78,000 miles. Price: £4,995. AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 154 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 27 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Car Planet in Ilford, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-corsa-2013-64629debcb37
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