2007 Vauxhall Corsa Club 1.2 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Great first car
Faults:
Lots of wear and tear rather than actual faults or breakdowns, the car was very reliable. In my long ownership I think I replaced the exhaust and suspension parts entirely. Ditto for brakes.
Battery + alternator failed. Its one and only breakdown. But I should have changed the battery sooner as it was old.
Had a small oil and coolant leak in its final years also. Never bothered to investigate, just topped up now and then, it was its final year or so. But generally I looked after car well, it got all services.
Suspension sub-frame rust caused it to fail an MOT when it was 15 years old and higher mileage so it was scrapped.
General Comments:
A very basic and boring Corsa, however my first car served me well for many years.
Actually better to drive than you might think - very, very quiet and refined. I had no problems with long or short journeys in this car.
It was black with wheel trims, very basic model. The 1.2 petrol was not very fast, but always did around or more than 40 mpg. Cheap insurance also and repairs.
The Corsa is a popular first car for a reason - easy to drive, cheap to run, and comfortable. I recommend this car to anyone that has recently learned to drive. Plenty out there on the market - pick a nice one with history, avoid the rough cars, there is always much to choose from.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th March, 2024