Faults:

Side mirror wobbles.

Mud flaps difficult to keep fixed.

General Comments:

The Corsa is very cheap, to insure and for petrol, I have to admit.

But it is very slow, even for a 1.2 litre engine.

Also the handling is very bad, it is heavy and not precise.

The gear change isn't easy to carry out - you have to grip the gearstick and wrench it from one gear to another with all your strength!

The clutch also makes a worrying squeak when depressing it.

However, I must admit that nothing major has gone wrong in the 3 months I have kept it, but it doesn't feel reliable. It feels as if things will go wrong with it.

Faults:

The only thing that I feel is wrong with the car is the 5th gear. I find you have to be doing just over 50mph before my car likes to go into 5th.

However, one thing which annoys me is the colour. It's a purple/mauve colour-which i can't find in any car shops.

General Comments:

I think the car is wonderful. It runs quietly, and is reliable.

Faults:

When the car is first started in mornings, it takes a while for it to tick over smoothly.

Car is currently undergoing head gasket replacement.

Spark plugs replaced.

General Comments:

Hopefully, the starting issue will be resolved when the head gasket has been replaced.

Other than that, I was very surprised how how the car performs for only being a 1.2i. The acceleration is surprisingly quick.

I also found the car to be quite roomy for only being a small car. Me being around 6ft, and have ample room.

Faults:

Oil seal started leaking on the way to work, drove straight to dealer in Spain Who looked amused at the English badges, and then fixed it immediately under European warranty and gave it a new oil filter and a quick once over - better service than England.

Rear washer went, got it fixed at service free of charge.

Speed dial died on the way to Germany, but got it fixed when I got back to the UK.

Badges and aerial got pinched in Spain because they are too easy to pinch.

Someone tried to break into the boot and failed.

Recall for ripped metal on b pillar by door handle. Welding patches were done and metallic paint was resprayed so I couldn't tell, which is saying something. Started to go again though eventually.

General Comments:

Blistering performance for such a small car, now have a V5 Golf which wouldn't stand a chance against this car. Bit cheap and cheerful inside, no airbags.

Tires act like they are coated in super glue compared to squealing Volkswagen golf, but even this low slung little monster can't beat my lowered '67 beetle in a corner. Now that is like driving a car on rails.

Great fun to drive, very boy racer, new styling isn't as cool as this model.

Cabin was a bit, how can I put it...'snug' lovely comfortable seats though.