SUBARU JUSTY (2007-11) is a compact five-door hatchback, best understood as a practical city car rather than an SUV or full-sized family model. In the UK used-car market, it offers straightforward, affordable transport, with a little more everyday versatility than the smallest urban runabouts for local trips around town too. Mycarcheck.com recorded 231 look-ups covering 141 different VINs, a useful sample for this older, less common model. Checks show an average recorded mileage of 76,000 miles and around 5,000 miles driven annually; the average private-sale valuation was £2,300. Typical use suits commuters, first-time drivers and small households seeking inexpensive, manageable motoring. Its compact footprint makes parking and narrow streets less daunting, while five doors help with passengers and shopping. The Justy is a simpler, less familiar alternative to popular rivals such as the Fiat Panda and Suzuki Swift; buyers should compare condition and service history, as with any ageing used hatchback.