2014 Vauxhall Corsa: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2014 Vauxhall Corsa
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
Timing chain rattle
These engines use a timing chain. Poor servicing wears the tensioner, and high-mileage cars can see the chain stretch, causing rattles and misfires.
At the viewing: Start the engine from cold and listen for a rattle in the first few seconds. Ask for proof of yearly oil changes.
- Easytronic versions only
Easytronic automated gearbox
The Easytronic “automatic” is a manual with a robot clutch. The clutch still wears out and can be awkward to repair.
At the viewing: If it’s an automatic, check whether it’s Easytronic and test it in slow traffic for slow or jerky changes.
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Corsa compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,632 | Tyres 15% |
| 2022 | 38,117 | Tyres 24% |
| 2021 | 82,449 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 135,962 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 157,912 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 156,748 | Tyres 33% |
| 2017 | 154,962 | Tyres 34% |
| 2016 | 225,356 | Tyres 34% |
| 2015 | 261,451 | Suspension 38% |
| 2013 | 216,473 | Suspension 40% |
| 2012 | 216,981 | Suspension 41% |
| 2011 | 175,393 | Suspension 41% |
| 2010 | 155,632 | Suspension 42% |
| 2009 | 140,670 | Suspension 45% |
| 2008 | 130,348 | Suspension 48% |
| 2007 | 100,327 | Suspension 49% |
| 2006 | 52,227 | Suspension 49% |
| 2005 | 36,002 | Suspension 48% |
| 2004 | 26,156 | Suspension 48% |
| 2003 | 22,092 | Suspension 50% |
| 2002 | 14,595 | Suspension 49% |
| 2001 | 9,762 | Suspension 45% |
| 2000 | 4,091 | Suspension 42% |
| 1999 | 3,038 | Suspension 38% |
| 1998 | 2,362 | Suspension 38% |
| 1997 | 1,525 | Suspension 37% |
| 1996 | 764 | Suspension 35% |
| 1995 | 424 | Suspension 32% |
| 1994 | 357 | Suspension 28% |
| 1993 | 188 | Suspension 20% |