Used Hyundai i10 Hatchback 2008 - 2013 reliability review

What should I look for in a used Hyundai i10?

Being a city car, you should check any potential purchase carefully for parking damage, dings in the doors and wings, and scuffs on the bumpers. And don’t forget to examine wheels, wheel trims and tyre sidewalls for any kerb damage sustained during ham-fisted parking manoeuvres.

There have been a few isolated reports of rust spots on early Hyundai i10s, so watch out for this on any prospective purchase, although it’s by no means common.

While the i10 is no luxury car, many models do sport a surprising number of gadgets, so take your time to check that they all work. Does the air conditioning blow cold, does the central locking work properly from the remote and do the rear electric windows work?

Like many city cars, the i10 may well have been used extensively on the school run and to transport children around town, so check the rear seat area hasn’t suffered unduly and that the seats haven’t been damaged or marked by the careless installation of child seats.

Is a used Hyundai i10 reliable?

Hyundai as a manufacturer scored an above-average nineth out of 31 car brands in the 2018 What Car? reliability survey – a fine result. Generally speaking, it has very few faults and owners are more than satisfied.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.