Vauxhall Corsa hatchback (2006-2014) | owner reviews: MPG, Problems & Reliability

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This car is extremely economical in town. I genuinely average 55 - 57 in town. Dual carriageways I average about 68. You can tell from these figures that it is a very fuel efficient car. However, my car came with 5 gears which meant that i had to rev it high on motorways. this lead to me averaging about 50 on motorways. If you do motorway miles make sure you get the 6 speed. Reliability is also strong, since I have had it I have had to replace the glow plugs, the dealer did this for free as a gesture, and diesel filter had to be cleaned. That is it. The driving experience is decent, too. In one respect, it is extremely slow. very slow. too slow. However, get it on a twisty road and it can put a smile on your face. Its grip really impresses me. while it is slow, the acceleration from 0 - 20 is strong so you can pull away moderately fast. I think thats about it. If you don't mind it being a bit slow, for an enthusiast anyway, it is a very good buy.

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I have owned my Corsa since new, having a passion for cars since being a young boy I have driven and treated my car with respect, not thrashed it. Just to paint a picture of my circumstance with this car I do around 25 miles per day, 50% is heading out of town and 30mph limits, then onto 60mph road to work. I do maybe 50 miles or so on the odd weekend. As a practical car, being a 3 door, it isn't. This will be the same as any other 3 door car out there regardless of of the size or badge on the front. The boot is a good size (I get my labrador in there when heading out for walks). Visibility is good haven't had any problems. Parking is easy going in forwards or reversing. As comfort goes, for a small car it does very well, especially on the original continental tires it is supplied with which I have only just had to replace the fronts, backs are still going at 44k. The suspension is a little stiff in comparison to my wifes Fiesta but this makes for good feedback through the wheel. It's comfortable enough on the motorways (of which I have done some long stints) especially with the cruise control on which is a godsend for any car now. The interior is one of the best I've seen for a car in this price/size bracket with piano black center console, matching body colour air vent surrounds coupled with a nice leather steering wheel and well made buttons. As for performance, this is what really lets the car down. It's a shame this car wasn't supplier with a 1.4 engine, as it would have resulted in that little extra push it needs up long hills and would of improved the mpg as you wouldn't need to flick down into 4th as often. It hasn't been a huge problem but it does get annoying that it can't hold 60mph on a half decent gradient road. Fuel consumption has been where it's expected for a 1.2 petrol. It cost me £54 to brim the tank and it lasted for 380 miles on the trip computer. This car never missed a beat until 25k when I felt loss of power, turned out to be a coil pack issue which I fixed myself in 5 minutes but at the cost of £90. That only lasted a year and had to be replaced again. As "common" faults go, this is a pretty cheap one I guess. All I have had to do is replace brake pads, disks and front tires at 40k. This is to be expected. I will be selling my car as I need a bigger one now for the wife, kids and dog! There's too many bad reviews about this car. It's a small, cheap hatchback and it does its job very well. It's one of the most popular hatchbacks out there.

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We've owned the car for a while and on first appearance, it looks to be in very good condition inside and out. Aside from the very slow performance, engine wise, the car has proven to be a reliable runner with no problems to date. The issues we have are with interior and other mechanical components wearing out and failing and often being very expensive, dealer only, replacement parts. 1. The car failed an MOT after the drivers seat belt wouldn't retract properly after less than 40k miles. This required a total seat belt replacement at a cost of £150+ (just for the part). 2. The windscreen wipers started to swing too far hitting both the bonnet and door pillar when in use. This was caused after starting the car in frosty weather and having left the wipers switched on after the previous journey. I had to replace the wiper motor and linkage (all one part) at a considerable cost. We now have to consciously ensure the wipers are totally free of the windscreen before starting the car in frosty weather. I've never had this issue with any other vehicle. 3. The vanity mirrors in the sun visors have always been a very poor fit and pop/fall out regularly. The mirror "glass" of these is actually cheap plastic which warps and is like looking into a carnival mirror. I know numerous other Corsa owners with this same issue. 4. The switches/buttons for the headlamp height adjustment are confusing, ill positioned and generally poor design IMO. 5. You have to virtually dislocate your shoulder to reach the seat belts in the front seats (3 door model) and once you have the seat belt on, it obstructs the seat back adjuster (design fault). 6. The adjustment mechanism in one of the central air vents has come apart inside somehow and so you can no longer adjust it. The only positive is that there are very few rattles and the seats are fairly comfortable (although I'm not fond of the driving position - but maybe this is more personal preference).

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My 3rd Corsa and I have never had any issues. Performance, ride, reliability, comfort and economy have been excellent. It is also wearing very well with no rattles or other noises. Will buy the new 2015 model.

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Had the car for 3weeks from brand new. Within 1 mile of driving knew there was a problem with brakes, main dealer said they all grind from new but after owning for 1 week it had to go back for complete brake overall, now at 3 weeks old radio screen has packed up, windscreen washers do not work and checking oil yesterday found lumps of aluminium in the oil on the dipstick. This was my first ever brand new car , what a disappointment wish I had kept my old one

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I have several two new Fiestas and I disagree totally with car buyers very low rating of the Corsa. I test drove the new Fiesta first then the Corsa, and if you were buying on looks alone you would buy the Corsa. The new front end of the Fiesta is just so bulbous and ugly, I stood and looked at it for some time and wondered why a front end design on such a popular car could be signed off for production, It's a real horror, and on looks alone, I would not buy another. The Corsa on the other hand, lovely balanced rounded, plying to the eye design, everything is where it should be, great exterior and interior design, driving position and all round equipment levels on the LE edition I bought. car buyers road testers need to get real, because people that actually own the cars, feel like they are driving a different vehicle to the one tested and rated by the the errrr experts. I can't help that notice, that Vauxhall get a pretty rough ride from the motoring press, but confound the negative reviews, with increased car sales, which is what really matters.

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Just recently picked up my Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Limited Edition with additional extras of Touch and Connect Sat Nav, Teflon Coated seats / paintwork and xenon bulb upgrade all done by vauxhall. The Corsa is very geared up compared to my old 1.2 Corsa c pulling out of a junction in 2nd feels like pulling away in 3rd in my old one. i do find the new one has more power and is a lot more practical in terms of features and size. Don't bother with the 1L engine you'll get more out of a lawnmower but the 1.2 can just manage the weight of the car although i would say the 1.4 turbo is the best for most people. Very smooth drive for low profile tyres and harder suspension but would well recommend to anyone a very comfy reliable car!

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don't have any problems

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NO PROBLEMS

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Bad in the snow

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for an old car it has been amazing! it has gone through it's mots since i owned it with barely any major faults and has been reliable

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Its a safe small car just what I need to go around town and work, Its a good size and well maintained car for its age, has a small problem with the engine though. Everything else seems great.

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Never really had a problem with it.

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the car is ok reliability but could be better

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I have had a 1996 Corsa and a 2004 Corsa and niether have ever let me down.

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No problems

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early doors a platic gear linkage broke

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Never had a single problem

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Never had a problem with it drives very well in snow

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One issue with brake noise when purchased, no problmes since

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Absolutely no problems thus far. A joy to drive.

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I have had no problems

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It's not yet broken down

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Always starts extra but breaks are grinding from brand new aparently all do this acording to the dealer

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Never had any problems so far

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no issues as new

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Have to change headlight bulbs too frequently and its VERY difficult to do yourself. Have had top replace interior heater fan and radiator fan (which didn't generate and error code engine check light in either case)

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Never Breaks down and always gets me to where i need to be

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LOVELY TO DRIVE, VERY COMFY

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i love my corsa

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Excellent

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So far no problems since new

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Have had no problems so far.

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No problem

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fine for age

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The battery is poor so it keeps cutting out.

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Since owning my car, I have not had any problems. It is by far the most reliable car Ive ever owned.

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no problems

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three out of tyres failed before being worn out.

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Hasn't let me down yet *touch wood*

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SO FAR NO PROBLEMS AT ALL

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The car has a diesel particle filter, that requires lots of maintenance

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Quite reliable only two problems in 7 years, replaced broken front springs at 18000 miles, probably caused by having to continually traverse speed cushions near my home and gaiters on front drive shafts

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had a flat battery.

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GOOD IN SNOW

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Starts first time every time. Latest snow no problem. MOT and service no probs. Really great car

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ALL WAYS STARTS, WHEN I TURN THE KEY.

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Never let me down in nine years of motoring. Just servicing and wear parts only.

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Had no problems with it as yet. Starts first time.

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Happy it starts and runs when required

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not had any problems

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never let me down at all been a really good car

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very good overall

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No breakdowns while I have had the car. Only parts replaced have been "consumables" ie Tyres and lights.

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no problems its well looked after and needs for nothing

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only had 1 problem with fuel delivery valve, other than that starts first time every time

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No problems, nothing claimed under warranty

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no probs as yet, just fuel usage

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New car so should be fine

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love ,my carso reliable

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Its fit for purpose.

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Ok for the money. The rear side windows give poor over the should view, say when check lane is clear on motorways. Even on a long run the economy is way off what the manufacturers claim. The dealer service is shocking, hence why i would not buy the same make.

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