Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Vauxhall Corsa faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Vauxhall Corsa fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
Select your Vauxhall Corsa fault guide:
Vauxhall Corsa (1993 - 2003) Fault Guide
Vauxhall Corsa (2003 - 2006) Fault Guide
Vauxhall Corsa (2006-) Fault Guide
Vauxhall Corsa (1993 - 2003) Fault Guide
We know of 25 VAUXHALL Corsa (1993 - 2003) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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8 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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4 interior problems
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2 bodywork issues
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10 recalls
Here's an example fault on the VAUXHALL Corsa (1993 - 2003)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if the cam belt has been changed on schedule. On most engines it is advisable to change the cam belt within 4 years or 40,000 miles. Exceptions to this are the post 1997 1.0 L and 1.2 L 16V engines which are chain driven so don't need a cam belt change.
What it means:
If the cam belt and associated parts (such as water pump, pulleys and tensioner) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries, the cam belt is likely to fail soon and will cause expensive damage to the engine.
What to do
Ensure that the cam belt is changed before the car is driven anywhere if it is coming close to its interval. Changing the belt will cost £165 - £250.
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Vauxhall Corsa (2003 - 2006) Fault Guide
We know of 18 VAUXHALL Corsa (2003 - 2006) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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7 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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5 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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4 recalls
Here's an example fault on the VAUXHALL Corsa (2003 - 2006)
What to look for:
Check that the indicators are working normally. They should not be flashing very fast.
What it means:
If the indicators are flashing irregularly or very quickly, the body control unit usually needs replacing.
What to do
Negotiate a £250 discount or have the repair completed.
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Vauxhall Corsa (2006-) Fault Guide
We know of 15 VAUXHALL Corsa (2006-) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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3 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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5 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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4 recalls
Here's an example fault on the VAUXHALL Corsa (2006-)
What to look for:
Check the service history to see if the oil filter has been recently replaced. This is scheduled to be done every 2 years.
What it means:
If this is due then you will need to budget for an oil filter to be fitted.
What to do
If you find the car is due an oil filter then try to reduce the price of the vehicle by £110.00.
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