2010 Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2 16v petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Rot box!
Faults:
Oil and coolant leaks.
Clutch.
Rattly suspension even after new shocks and springs.
Climate control works when it likes.
Doors stiff, creaking and rubber seals peeling away.
Very worn interior.
Exterior horrific - rust starting on every panel (looked OK when bought). And worse than that - entire sub-frame is rotting/corroded and the car will not pass MOT.
General Comments:
For clarity, this car was purchased a year and half ago with full history and from a reputable dealer. I also drove it carefully and looked after it.
But I have never had a car rust so bad since the 1970's! This car looked OK when bought and MOT showed no advisory - but when I got it done I was advised to scrap the car it was so bad!
And it was not cheap either, the car cost me nearly £3000 initially. Not a lot of money to some people, but it is to me!
Yes it is nearly 14 years old now, but it was a looked after car apparently. And my neighbor has a 2009 Fiesta with no rust!
On the plus side, a good Corsa can be economical, OK to drive and comfy seats. SXi model is good. Driving position is nice for a smaller car.
But for the love of God - make sure you have a mechanic check out an older Corsa if you are thinking of buying one!! And do not pay too much - there is way too much overpriced rubbish out there on the used car market these days. Yes prices have gone up for everything, but that should be reflected in quality. No way should a £3000 car be this bad.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 24th January, 2024
30th Jan 2024, 13:44
Rust on the sub frame is a common weak point on most small cars from this era, especially the Corsa. Our garage has seen two Corsa's this week with bad rust there, and a Toyota Yaris the other week. Both 2011 cars.
In all honesty you have to expect some corrosion at over ten years old with any car, but if cleaned and cared for properly it should be preventable or at-least slow it down.