Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2020 Hyundai i10. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Hot rear wheels after a short drive, a dragging feel, poor fuel economy or a scraping noise from the back.
Drive for 10-15 minutes with normal stops, then park and step out near the rear wheels.
£550
Slow or awkward upshifts, revs rising without matching speed, or a sudden lurch during gentle driving.
Pull away gently, let it warm up, then drive at light throttle through several upshifts and a steady 30-40mph cruise.
£1,200
Cabin air stays warm, cooling fades quickly, or the system works only briefly before blowing ambient air.
Run the air conditioning on its coldest setting during the drive.
£650
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2020 Hyundai i10, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually