SMMT Used Car Sales - The UK's Used Car Market Has Continued Its Strong Run

Ford Fiesta still the BEST-SELLING Used Car - but used EV sales are on the rise

Used car sales rose by 2.8% in Q3 to top two million, with the Ford Fiesta the best-seller and used EVs taking a 4% market share. New car sales may have been struggling for years, but in a cost-of-living crisis it’s no real surprise that used car sales have risen for 11 consecutive quarters, including […] The post Ford Fiesta still the BEST-SELLING Used Car – but used EV sales are on the rise appeared first on Cars UK.

Used car market grows again in third quarter

The UK used car market grew by 2.8% in the third quarter of 2025, as over two million models changed hands. The latest figures from the SMMT suggest the July to September period was the best third quarter since 2021, as 2.02 million units found their way to new owners. It also marks an 11th consecutive quarter of growth, as a healthy new-car market enables strong supply. The quarter was also the strongest of the year so far. Between January and …

Used car transactions in Q3 hit four-year high to break through two million

The UK used car market grew by 2.8% in the third quarter to reach more than two million transactions. It was the best third quarter since 2021, and marks an 11-quarter growth streak, driven by recovery in the new car market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Petrol remained the best-selling fuel type in the quarter, with transactions rising 1.9% to 1,145,148 units, while diesel fell -2.8% to 658,664 units. Inter…

SMMT used car sales - The UK's used car market has continued its strong run