Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2015–2020 Hyundai i20 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.
Jerky take-off, a biting point that feels inconsistent, or revs rising faster than road speed when accelerating in a higher gear.
Pull away gently on level ground, then accelerate from low revs in a higher gear once fully warm.
£1,018
Reverse resists engagement, first gear feels notchy, or the lever needs a second attempt to slot in cleanly.
After a normal drive, stop fully, select reverse, then move between first and second a few times with the clutch fully down.
£300
Light knocking over potholes or speed humps, or a slightly loose front-end feel on broken roads.
Drive slowly over small bumps and rough surfaces with the windows slightly open.
£172
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2015–2020 Hyundai i20 1.2 Petrol Manual, 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