Peugeot 208 named UK’s fastest-selling used car in May

Petrol cars dominate the Top 10 list.

By: Angel Sergeev

May 14, 2024 at 5:10am ET

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In a recent report from Auto Trader, the Peugeot 208 in petrol variant and up to one year old has been identified as the fastest-selling used car in the United Kingdom for May, with an average time of just 11 days on the market. This performance is more than twice as swift as the national average for used cars, which currently stands at 28 days. The data also reveals an overall improvement in the speed of used car sales, with vehicles selling three days faster than in May 2023.

This marks the second month in a row that a Peugeot model has topped the charts. In April, the larger Peugeot 3008 led the pack, taking an average of 12 days to sell. Additionally, the SEAT Leon (petrol plug-in hybrid, 3-5 years old) has made a notable return to the top 10 list, climbing from the seventh position in April to third in May. The Leon also appears as the sixth fastest-selling car with its younger 1-3-year-old version.

Current fastest-selling used cars (all fuel types)

Rank	Make	Model	Body Type	Fuel Type	Age Cohort (years)	Avg. days to sell^[2]
1	Peugeot	208	Hatchback	Petrol	up to 1 Year	11
2	Toyota	Prius	Hatchback	Petrol Hybrid	3 to 5 Years	12.5
3	SEAT	Leon	Hatchback	Petrol Plug-in Hybrid	3 to 5 Years	13
4	Volvo	XC40	SUV	Petrol	1 to 3 Years	13
5	Jaguar	I-PACE	SUV	Electric	5 to 10 Years	13
6	SEAT	Leon	Hatchback	Petrol Plug-in Hybrid	1 to 3 Years	13.5
7	Citroen	C4	Hatchback	Petrol	3 to 5 Years	13.5
8	Mercedes-Benz	GLB Class	SUV	Petrol	1 to 3 Years	14
9	Mercedes-Benz	GLA Class	SUV	Diesel	3 to 5 Years	14
10	Ford	Kuga	SUV	Petrol	up to 1 Year	14

The current trend shows petrol models dominating the fastest-seller list, a shift from April when alternatively fuelled vehicles were more prevalent. Four alternatively fuelled vehicles and one diesel model complete the top 10. On average, petrol cars are selling faster than any other fuel type, with a typical turnaround of 27 days.

Among electric vehicles, only the Jaguar I-Pace (5-10 years old) has made it onto the current top 10, with an average selling time of 13 days. EVs overall are selling within 29 days, a slight improvement from April’s 31-day average. However, younger used EVs (3-5 years old) are selling even faster, averaging just 24 days on the market.

Current slowest-selling used cars (all fuel types)

Rank	Make	Model	Body Type	Fuel Band	Age Cohort (years)	Average days to sell
1	BMW	M2	Coupe	Petrol	up to 1 Year	104
2	Fiat	500e	Hatchback	Electric	up to 1 Year	95
3	Volkswagen	ID.3	Hatchback	Electric	up to 1 Year	90
4	BMW	2 Series Active Tourer	MPV	Petrol Plug-in Hybrid	up to 1 Year	89
5	Volkswagen	ID.5	SUV	Electric	1 to 3 Years	84
6	Audi	Q5	SUV	Petrol Plug-in Hybrid	up to 1 Year	80
7	Land Rover	Range Rover Sport	SUV	Petrol	5 to 10 Years	79
8	MG	MG HS	SUV	Petrol Plug-in Hybrid	up to 1 Year	78
9	Ford	Mondeo	Hatchback	Petrol	10 to 15 Years	73
10	Mercedes-Benz	V Class	MPV	Diesel	3 to 5 Years	70

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In previous years, the fastest-selling used cars in Britain have varied, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and market conditions. For example, in 2022, the Toyota Yaris was a standout, with the hybrid model selling quickly due to increasing interest in fuel-efficient vehicles amid rising fuel prices. Similarly, in 2021, the Ford Fiesta consistently ranked among the fastest sellers, appreciated for its reliability and affordability. The Volkswagen Golf has also been a perennial favourite, often featuring prominently due to its blend of performance and practicality.