Should I buy a 2014–2016 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2016 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Rear brakes binding and rear discs corroding early

Hot rear wheel after a short drive, dragging feel, poor fuel economy, or a loud crack when moving off after standing.

How to check

Drive for 10 to 15 minutes with light braking, then stop and move off again on level ground.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

2Moderate Likelihood

Clutch release bearing noise and early clutch wear

Noise when pressing the clutch, high bite point, shudder pulling away, or slipping under load.

How to check

With the engine idling, press and release the clutch pedal several times, then pull away gently on a slight incline.

Estimated Repair Cost

£750

3Moderate Likelihood

Windscreen washer system faults

Little or no washer spray, weak jet, or washer fluid disappearing quickly.

How to check

Use the front and rear washers with the engine running.

Estimated Repair Cost

£140

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 9.7% (7,572 failed / 78,200 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 15.9% (21,218 failed / 133,186 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 20.4% (16,362 failed / 80,370 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 24.0% (8,693 failed / 36,180 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 26.2% (3,399 failed / 12,965 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 28.6% (1,054 failed / 3,689 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 28.2% (277 failed / 984 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 34.1% (98 failed / 287 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 31.6% (25 failed / 79 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 36.1% (13 failed / 36 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014–2016 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol Manual

Hyundai i10 buying questions

Is a 2014–2016 Hyundai i10 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2016 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Hyundai i10 (2014–2016)?

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.

What should I check before buying a Hyundai i10?

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.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

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.

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