Should I buy a 2014–2020 Hyundai i10 1.2 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2020 Hyundai i10 1.2 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

Difficult reverse selection and crunchy gearchanges

Reverse baulks, first gear feels awkward at a standstill, or the lever feels notchy when warm.

How to check

Come to a complete stop, select neutral, pause briefly, then engage reverse several times during the drive.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

2High Likelihood

Front suspension creaks and worn drop links

Clonks over small bumps, creaks when entering driveways at an angle, or a slightly loose front-end feel.

How to check

Drive slowly over small bumps and then turn into a sloped entrance at low speed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£260

3High Likelihood

Air-conditioning faults can be disproportionately expensive

Cabin air stays warm, cooling fades quickly, or the system works only briefly before blowing ambient air.

How to check

Run the air conditioning on its coldest setting during the drive.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 9.0% (12,893 failed / 143,599 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.4% (25,456 failed / 176,282 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 18.9% (17,408 failed / 92,146 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 22.7% (8,407 failed / 37,092 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 25.4% (3,276 failed / 12,889 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 27.1% (1,027 failed / 3,794 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 29.5% (324 failed / 1,100 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 29.9% (114 failed / 381 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 27.3% (36 failed / 132 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 23.9% (11 failed / 46 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014–2020 Hyundai i10 1.2 Petrol Manual

Hyundai i10 buying questions

Is a 2014–2020 Hyundai i10 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2020 Hyundai i10 1.2 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Hyundai i10 (2014–2020)?

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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