TransmissionMedium
Clutch wear from town driving and learner use
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check bite point and hill-hold
2018 Hyundai i10 problems
A 2018 Hyundai i10 is now 8 years old, so an average example has covered around 108,000 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2018 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2018 Hyundai i10 is 8 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 108,000 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2018 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~108k miles an average 2018 car has covered.
SuspensionMedium
Rear beam and shock wear from potholes
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Bounce test the rear and inspect for corrosion
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalMedium
Battery drain from short trips and failing alternator
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Cold-crank test and check charging voltage
BodyworkLow
Door edge and tailgate corrosion on older cars
- Typically appears
- 8+ years
- What to inspect
- Inspect edges and the tailgate seam
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Check this exact carHyundai i10 · frequently asked questions
Is the i10 a safe retail car?
Yes, it is one of the lowest-risk small cars for UK dealers.
What is the main check?
Clutch condition plus battery health if the car has stood on the forecourt.
Automatic or manual?
The automated manual is slow but reliable; manuals retail faster.