Faults:

I haven't really had any faults with the car in the 3 months I've owned it.

The only thing that I don't really like is the fuel economy, as it's worse than the Fiat Punto I had last time.

Apart from that, I think the Corsa is a fab little car. I've found a garage that does the work on mine really well, and the parts are very reasonable.

I also find that the engine is very raucous at say 70mph; I guess that's because the gearing isn't geared that high; especially in 5th, as I can drive in 5th at 30mph.

I would really recommend the Corsa as a first car, or if you just need a little car.

Faults:

Suspension creaking over every bump.

Gaiter split and leaking grease.

Exhaust blowing.

Swing arm snapped.

Steering knocking when turning.

When stopping and changing gear into neutral the revs drop to zero and the engine cuts out.

Flat spots when accelerating.

General Comments:

All in all this is a very nice car, it looks very sporty in black. quite economical aswell.

The interior is lovely and has everything you need.

Its just the reliability of the engine and other parts involving the running of the car.

Very very poor.

Faults:

Front Seat foam leaking from bottom of seats causing metal to be felt through seat fabric, took 2 trips to dealership to fix.

CD Player makes shuddering noise when ignition activated and shut down for 10 seconds appx.

Drivers seat fold down mechanism, (3 door) always sticks so you have to force it to work.

Gear linkage failed at 34,000 miles - all, but 3rd and 4th would work, car was just 2 months out of warranty so had to pay £140 to replace it, Vauxhall didn't want to know. Very annoyed as it has been documented as a common fault and they have actually replaced the original part with a modified one!

39,000 miles- 1 month after service, engine sounding very loud when idling, but still performs OK (sounds like dody engine bearings or tappets)

Paintwork has started to emerge with small rust speckles? Worrying as he car is only 4 years old.

General Comments:

A very pretty car for 6 grand!

Handles very well.

Acceleration great for such a small engine.

Faults:

Power steering rack (twice)

Oil pressure switch (twice)

Gear change linkage.

Anti roll bar link arms and bushes.

Sump gasket oil leak.

Ignition switch barrel.

Broken key for wheel nuts.

Timing chain replaced.

General Comments:

Very bumpy ride.

Seats mark very easily.

Power steering dreadful.

Car is now just out of warranty now to cap it all exhaust is blowing.

Faults:

Drivers airbag sensor needing replacing within 50 miles of me buying the car.

Rear shockers had to be replaced twied in two years.

Steering rack had to be replaced.

General Comments:

The car was very unreliable for it's age, but all work was fixed on the warranty so it wasn't too bad.

The car lacked real pace and I wish I had opted for the 1.8SRi.

It was a decent ride to say it had sports suspension and was lower than standard corsa's.

The interior was of average quality and bits did break easily, but the seats were very comfy and it was easy to drive.

Surprisingly there was a decent sized boot and rear leg room was ample for two to three adults, for a little car I was impressed.