12:53 13-11-2025

Ford Fiesta leads UK used-car sales in Q3 2025: key trends

Ford Fiesta continues to set the pace in the UK’s used-car market, leading sales in the third quarter of 2025. Over that period, 78,062 examples changed hands—comfortably ahead of the Vauxhall Corsa on 64,585. The gap highlights how trust in a familiar supermini still outweighs novelty when buyers spend their own money.

Against the backdrop of a broader upswing, demand for small cars was especially pronounced: compact models accounted for about a third of all completed transactions. In crowded cities and with budgets under scrutiny, that tilt feels entirely logical.

Overall, the UK used-car market grew by 2.8% versus the previous period, its strongest showing since 2021. Even so, purchasing patterns are shifting: cars with internal-combustion engines saw only a modest 1.9% increase, while diesel models edged down by almost 3%. Momentum is returning, but buyers are picking carefully within traditional powertrains.