Hyundai i10 common faults, MOT red flags & buyer's guide
Mk2 (2014–2019) & Mk3 (2019–) · City car
Worth buying
The smart first-car choice if you value warranty peace of mind.
Typical price
£3,000–£13,000
Insurance
Group 1–5
Real MPG
50–58 mpg real-world
Road tax
£20–£180/yr
Hyundai i10 common faults
Each fault below is drawn from real owner reports and UK garage patterns for this generation — not generic used-car advice.
Clutch judder (manual)
minorClutch can develop a slight judder around 50–60k miles.
Check for: Slow release from a standstill on the test drive.
Typical cost: £450–£700 clutch
Front wheel bearings
minorBearings can hum after 60k.
Check for: Steady drone that changes when cornering.
Typical cost: £150 each side
MOT history red flags
If any of these appear on the last two MOTs, negotiate hard or walk away.
- 'Wheel bearing has slight play' advisory
Sharp questions to ask the seller
- Any remaining Hyundai 5-year warranty?
- Service history?
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