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2006-2012 Honda Civic 1.8 petrol
This seems the most realistic petrol option. They often have FSH and were popular with older folk. Iirc Honda have records of service history that you can check with them.
Unfortunately, Mr H has vitoed the Civic based on size and being too rude. I've found the biggest pain of for cars in that price bracket is location.
Spending £8k seems to open up all sort of good choices within easy reach. When you half that it's a mission. Especially in manual petrol.
2006-2012 Honda Civic 1.8 petrol
For that money you’ll get one in good nic, low mileage and good service history.
Mighty reliable, pretty good on fuel*, cavernous boot and a revy vtec engine.
I average 34-38mpg mixed driving