Auto Express has compiled a list of the worst cars ever sold in the UK, as voted for by its readership. If you have one of these and are planning a road trip any time soon, make sure you've taken out your short term European cover…

In at 10 is the Austin Allegro, a car that has frequently found itself at the very top of many 'worst car' competitions, seen by many as typical of British built cars in the 1970s, suffering poor styling and poor handling.

Imbued with austere minimalism and arguably not worth its admittedly small price tag, the poor handling Lada bags the 9th spot.

Another bad British car takes 8th position in the form of the Morris Marina, suffering from poor handling and mechanicals that were two decades out of date.

In at 7 is the Suzuki X-90, a small off road vehicle that could barely handle smooth tarmac, let alone a romp in the countryside.

The Mitsubishi Mirage might as well have been invisible, thanks to its forgettable looks and handling, bagging it 6th position.

The Indian built CityRover takes 5th, a desperate attempt by Rover to gain some headway in the small car market, with terrible results. Out of date and poorly built.

Can you remember the 4th placed FSO Polonez? Not many others can either. Poor in every area.

Chrysler ‘rooflessly’ hacked off its PT Cruiser's rain protection with the Cabriolet version of its retro-looking car, which, combined with a serious lack of refinement, has landed it in 3rd position.

The Reva G-Wiz, terrible name, safety, handling, looks – and not technically a car at all – comes out second in the list.

The dreadful looking SsangYong Rodius takes the accolade of 'worst car ever sold in Britain', with styling and handling that beggars belief.