Faults:

Sub frame rust, door mechanism broke, exhaust rattle, brakes, oil leak, water leak, and sluggish acceleration, and now the engine light has come on.

General Comments:

Be careful buying a used Corsa of this age - they have their issues!

Get a nice one and you are OK, but I got unlucky. But this car appeared to be looked after, full history and unfortunately I still had lots of problems.

On the plus side, it is a smart looking little car in grey with SXi spec alloys. Very economical and OK to drive as well (when running right!).

Downside is reliability. This diesel 1.3 CDTi engine is not up to much. Too many issues. A quick search online elsewhere on the web shows I am not alone, this isn't the best engine. A petrol Corsa is probably a safer bet for reliability.

In short, avoid tatty diesels of this generation.

Faults:

Generally just maintenance, this car has never let me down.

General Comments:

A fantastic little car, this Corsa surprised me. Bought with very low mileage it has never let me down, and I look after it well.

S model is extremely basic, but the car is OK for longer journeys, seats are comfy and the cabin is well insulated from noise. Not much space however.

Biggest disappointment is the 1.0 engine. Yes it is very economical, around 50 mpg, incredible for petrol. But performance is non existent, a joke in fact, 18 seconds to 60 mph! You need to be brave on the build up to motorway slip roads!

But try one if you just need a cheap reliable car; I have had this Corsa a few good years and it is easily a better and more reliable car than my old Fiat Punto.

Faults:

Nothing beyond services and wear and tear. The sub frame corroded badly at one MOT and needed replaced, a weak spot on these cars to watch for, it's quite expensive.

General Comments:

2012 Corsa - you wont get a more basic little run about of a car, but it has been fairly reliable and cheap to run.

1.4 petrol does 40 mpg or more, and is fast enough for me.

Very smart in black with alloy wheels.

Surprisingly comfortable and refined for a smaller car. A lot better than my old Ford Ka.

I didn't pay too much for it, but hope it lasts a long time, I will keep it serviced and drive carefully.

Faults:

ABS sensor, front sub frame, centre exhaust system, brakes, dashboard squeak, and passenger window jammed.

General Comments:

This Corsa has never let me down the last few years. It has been a great little car. Smart in bright red and nice alloy wheels.

Active model is a nice spec, plenty of electric features and funky seat patterns. Interior is surprisingly refined for a smaller car.

1.2 petrol has weak performance, but is very economical, you will see around 45 mpg or more. Cheap insurance and repairs.

Hard to say much more, just one of the best small hatchbacks you can get in my opinion.

Faults:

Replaced exhaust rear section, brake discs and pads.

Front shocks done at last MOT.

New battery.

General Comments:

Had this Corsa for a few years now, never let me down. 2 door in white with 16 inch 5 spoke alloy wheels, looks very smart.

1.2 "ecoFLEX" engine is slow, but does about 45 - 50 mpg; for petrol this is really good, normally only diesels get that economy. The car is also cheap to tax and insure. Repair and service costs have been OK as well, assuming you find a friendly local garage. I wouldn't bother taking a car of this age to a Vauxhall main dealer - in my experience they are not interested in older cars and always are expensive for anything.

Interior is very dull and grey/black, but it is comfortable and refined for a smaller car. SXi trim is oddly equipped - I have cruise control but no air con? Seems in most cars air con is standard or offered before anything else. Also has electric windows and mirrors at-least.

The car is good to drive, handles very well. Hard to believe it is over 10 years old now; I see myself keeping this car a long time, looks and feels as good as new.