Used hatchback suggestions

[Nuclear Fusion]

My current car (2009 Peugeot 308) is going in for its MOT next week, however I imagine there may be repairs needed that make it uneconomical to keep running.

What would people suggest as a replacement? Looking to ideally spend less than £10K, can't be diesel (city ban and I only drive around 6k miles a year), something not too slow, reliable and comfortable for a taller person to drive. I'll likely keep it until it gives out as I'm doing with my current car.

Been looking at the Astra K which seems to do well in reviews.

 

[hawker1986]

Honda Civic if you don’t mind the looks. Much bigger boot, reliable and comfortable. Might be able to squeeze a facelift mk9 at this budget

 

[ShiWarrior]

Auris Hybrid ? or Leaf EV maybe ?

petrol wise, Seat Leon , good on fuel, cheap tax
or if you dont mind that, then perhaps a Civic as suggested, or maybe a Mazda 3 ? or hell even a Focus ecoboost 1L or 1.6L ?

 

[AWPC]

Renault Megane MK3 Phase 2 2010-2012 (the newer Meganes no longer have decent engine options for petrol). Can get an immaculate one for under £5K (make sure you get the cam belt & water pump changed at the same time both in the same lower part of the engine bay will cost almost £1K at a main dealer but worth it for 5 years hassle free from those 2 components).

Engine sizes go up to 2.0 twin turbo @ 180 Bhp (my car so I am slightly biased!) which gives tremendous acceleration in the lower gears & its rated for 142 Mph initial depreciation is massive for new Renaults so there are some real bargain's out there nowadays 6ft will be ok if you are much taller then perhaps less so. Its also one of the safest cars around! https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/renault/megane/5ad7b0

These can go to about 200K until the engine needs a major rebuild as long as its looked after so you would get a lot of mileage out of it.