Should I buy a 2022 Hyundai i20 1.0 Hybrid Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2022 Hyundai i20 1.0 Hybrid Automatic. 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

Fuel pump failure / loss of drive risk

Long cranking, sudden hesitation, loss of power, warning lights or an engine that cuts out unexpectedly.

How to check

Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive at low speed and accelerate progressively.

Estimated Repair Cost

£678

2Moderate Likelihood

Timing chain rattle / premature chain wear

Rattle on cold start, rougher running, engine warning light, loss of power or a harsher mechanical noise than a normal three-cylinder tick.

How to check

Start the engine from cold and listen through the first few seconds, then drive gently and accelerate from low revs.

Estimated Repair Cost

£923

3Moderate Likelihood

12V battery drain and no-start episodes

Flat battery after standing, slow or failed starting, warning messages, dead central locking, or needing a jump start after only a short lay-up.

How to check

Look for these signs: Flat battery after standing, slow or failed starting, warning messages, dead central locking, or needing a jump start after only a short lay-up.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 10.4% (147 failed / 1,409 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.8% (240 failed / 1,621 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 14.7% (50 failed / 341 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 21.3% (10 failed / 47 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2022 Hyundai i20 1.0 Hybrid Automatic

Hyundai i20 buying questions

Is a 2022 Hyundai i20 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2022 Hyundai i20 1.0 Hybrid Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Hyundai i20 (2022)?

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 i20?

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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