Opel Corsa D facelift 1.2, 70 PS, 5-speed manual (2011–2014)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Opel Corsa D (2006-2014): known problems and buying guide

  Check the timing chain, Easytronic clutch and steering shaft recall before you buy; the 1.6 Turbo needs proof of engine work.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Electric power steering: With the engine running, heavy steering or a steering warning light is a bad result. Use a scanner. Diagnosis 120-220 EUR; replacement and coding 480-780 EUR (Germany, year not stated).
2. Ignition coil: Ask whether the ignition module has been replaced; it often fails by 60,000-80,000 km. About 10,000 RUB for a new module (Russia, year not stated).
3. 6-speed manual: A hum from the gearbox at about 60,000 km or more is a bad result. Bearing repair costs 30,000-60,000 RUB (Russia, year not stated).
4. Petrol timing chain: Listen for a rattle and ask for a chain replacement record. Chains last 90,000-120,000 km. Replacement about 10,000 RUB in parts plus labour (Russia, 2020).
5. Steering shaft recall: Read the production code on the lower universal joint. Codes 20E4 or 20K3 mean the shaft must be replaced. Check takes about 10 minutes; replacement about 30 minutes.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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