The 2019 Corsa (Corsa F) is the B‑segment Opel hatch that switched to PSA underpinnings; petrol manuals were common and tend to be the cheapest examples on the market. Expect simple, inexpensive servicing and widely available parts in Ireland; the manual models are generally robust but will show clutch and wear items first on higher-mileage urban cars. Many cars of this year have modern infotainment (Apple/Android support) and light-weight engines that feel nippy in town but are less refined on long motorway trips.

• Clutch bite and slip: test for a high biting point, slipping under load or judder when pulling away (common wear point on petrol manuals used in town).
• Gearbox engagement: shift through all gears cold and warm — listen for crunching, false neutrals or noisy synchros, especially 2nd/3rd.
• Front suspension and steering: check for knocks, worn bushes or creaks over bumps and for uneven tyre wear which can indicate tracking/suspension issues.
• Brake discs and pads condition: feel for judder under braking and inspect discs for scoring or uneven wear, common if the car has seen heavy town use.
• Infotainment and electronics: verify Apple/Android mirroring, reversing camera (if fitted) and all dashboard warning lights reset correctly — electrical gremlins can show up on 7‑year‑old small cars.