Generally very reliable cars, as can be seen by how busy this forum isn't!!


A few things to look for, such as rust in the rear wheel arches which is common due to the daft design with the lips acting as a mud trap, some cars have suffered water ingress due to blocked drains so check for dry carpets and inside the base of the boot, they rust around the boot latch but that is an easy DIY repair, and some have had cats fail and start rattling, but that is all worst case scenario stuff, mine is 10 years old now and I've had it over a year, in that time I've simply polished it and driven it.


Like any used car there will be good un's and a few dogs out there, just take you time and you'll find a nice one.