Should I buy a 2017–2019 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017–2019 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 wearing discs early

Hot rear wheels after a short drive, a slight dragging feel, poor handbrake hold, or an MOT note for worn or sticking rear brakes.

How to check

Drive normally for 10 to 15 minutes, then stop on level ground and let the car settle before moving off again.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

2Moderate Likelihood

Front suspension knocks or creaks

Tapping, knocking or creaking from the front over potholes, broken surfaces or when turning into driveways.

How to check

Drive slowly over a few small bumps and rough patches with the windows slightly open.

Estimated Repair Cost

£250

3Moderate Likelihood

Boot well or footwell water ingress

Musty smell, heavy condensation, damp carpet edges, or water collecting around the spare wheel area after rain.

How to check

Trace the leak path, reseal the failed entry point, dry the interior properly.

Estimated Repair Cost

£300

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 9.4% (7,558 failed / 80,078 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 15.2% (15,145 failed / 99,612 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 18.7% (7,810 failed / 41,863 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 21.8% (2,546 failed / 11,688 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 24.3% (737 failed / 3,032 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 26.9% (192 failed / 714 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 30.5% (60 failed / 197 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 24.2% (16 failed / 66 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 27.3% (3 failed / 11 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 16.7% (1 failed / 6 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2017–2019 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol Manual

Hyundai i10 buying questions

Is a 2017–2019 Hyundai i10 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017–2019 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 (2017–2019)?

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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