Hyundai i10 (2008 – 2014) Review
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Hyundai i10 (2008 – 2014) At A Glance
Cheap to own. All models have airc on, five seatbelts and flat folding rear seats. Rides and handles quite well for its size. 99g/km Blue model from early 2011.
1.1-litre best avoided. Achilles heel is rapidly corroding and otherwise failing brakes.
Fun to drive, cheap to run and attractive to the eye, the i10 was a huge step forward for Hyundai. Demand exceeded supply by more than 50 per cent as the public became i10 converts.
The 1.1-litre engine romps along quite respectably on the motorway, and despite low gearing of 20mph per 1000rpm in 5th, it isn’t too noisy. The steering is decently direct, doesn’t wander or give you that eerie feeling the car is about to fall over on long sweeping bends. The i10 actually handles very well considering the upright torsos inside are not ideal for its centre of gravity.
There’s plenty of headroom and legroom in the back, easily accessed by decent sized rear doors. Luggage capacity, all seats fully occupied, is a sensible 258 litres. The rear seats fold down to provide a much better load platform than the standard Panda and C1 clones. There’s a space saver spare under the floor rather than a can of glop that can’t fix a blowout. And the i10’s relatively long wheelbase gives decent ride quality.
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Hyundai i10 (2008 – 2014) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0 to 1.2
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 28–57 mpg
I really liked the original Hyundai i10 1.1 when I tested it. And so, it seems, did everyone else. Demand exceeded supply by more than 50% and, after expecting to sell 7000 in its first year, by October 2008 Hyundai had already sold 11,000.
The main problem was supply of the 1.1 engines. Happily now solved by the advent of the all-new alloy block, chain-cam 1.2 Kappa engine.
This eager little engine delivers more power and torque and more performance, yet emits slightly less CO2.
Astonishingly, this tiny car is actually a full-five seater, with five proper lap/diagonal seatbelts. There's plenty of headroom in the back. And the rear cushions fold forward so the 60/40 seatbacks can be folded to leave a flat luggage deck.
Underneath the rearmost section there's a 6-inch deep modular tray. And under that, a space-saver spare wheel.
It somehow conspires to out-Panda a Panda, offering quite strong acceleration at low speeds and astonishing handling for something so small and tall. It gets a bit flat on the motorway, but the reason for that is its sensibly long gearing in 5th of around 23mph per 1000rpm, which means it's no buzzbox, only pulling around 3000rpm at 70.
The benefits don't end there. Everything seems to have been thought of including a passenger airbag keyswitch, ISOFIX childseat tethers for the outer rears. Even the rear windows wind right down into the doors. And how many cars this size and price come with an electric sliding sunroof?
On my second day in it I found myself romping along with a grin from ear to ear. That said, it won't have escaped your attention that the price has gone up a fair bit since the March launch. The 1.2 Style and Comfort are actually £650 more than the original 1.1s. But the state the Pound is in you can hardly blame Hyundai for that.
I reckon it's the best big-little car you can buy.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 67 mpg | 14.8 s | 99 g/km |
| 1.1 | 54–59 mpg | 15.6 s | 114–124 g/km |
| 1.2 | 51–61 mpg | 12.2–13.8 s | 108–129 g/km |
| 1.2 Automatic | 48 mpg | 14.4 s | 139 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Hyundai i10 (2008 – 2014)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
77%
Real MPG
28–57 mpg
MPGs submitted
776
Hyundai i10 (2008 – 2014) interior
- Boot space is 225–910 litres
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3565 mm |
| Width | 1595 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm |
There's plenty of headroom and legroom in the back, easily accessed by decent sized rear doors. Luggage capacity, all seats fully occupied, is a sensible 258 litres. The rear seats fold down to provide a much better load platform than the standard Panda and C1 clones. There's a space saver spare under the floor rather than a can of glop that can't fix a blowout. And the i10's relatively long wheelbase gives decent ride quality.
It's even decently trimmed inside, with no bare metal or screwheads reminding you how little you paid for the car.
Standard specification - i10 Classic
* Air conditioning
* 14" steel wheels
* Electric windows (front)
* Coloured keyed bumpers
* Central locking (with tailgate unlock/lock)
* Four airbags with passenger side cut off switch
* Stereo with CD, MP3 compatibility, aux in port and 6 speakers
Standard specification - i10 Comfort
As Classic, plus:
* Electric windows (front & rear)
* Coloured keyed outside handles and wing mirrors
* Remote control central locking
* Height adjustable driver's seat
* Underfloor luggage box
* 14" alloy wheels
Standard specification - i10 Style
As Comfort, plus:
* 15" alloy wheels
* Heated front seats
* Metal grain fascia
* Metal painted interior handles
* Rear roof Spoiler
* Electric Sunroof
Hyundai i10 (2008 – 2014) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3565 mm |
| Width | 1595 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 948–1020 kg |
| Boot Space | 225–910 L |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £6,795–£9,845 |
| Insurance Groups | 9–12 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–E |
| Official MPG | 47.9–67.3 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | 4 |
| Child | 4 |
| Pedestrian | 3 |
| Overall | - |
On sale until January 2014
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.2 Active 5dr | £9,045 | 61.4 mpg | 12.2 s |
| 1.2 Active Auto 5dr | £9,845 | 51.4 mpg | 13.8 s |
| 1.2 Classic 5dr | £8,345 | 61.4 mpg | 12.2 s |
| 1.2 Style 5dr | £9,595 | 61.4 mpg | 12.2 s |
On sale until July 2013
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.0 Blue 5dr | £9,345 | 67.3 mpg | 14.8 s |
On sale until March 2011
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.1 Edition 5dr | £8,570 | 58.9 mpg | 15.6 s |
| 1.2 Classic 5dr | £7,890 | 56.5 mpg | 12.8 s |
| 1.2 Comfort 5dr | £8,520 | 56.5 mpg | 12.8 s |
| 1.2 Comfort Auto 5dr | £9,375 | 47.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
| 1.2 Style 5dr | £9,040 | 56.5 mpg | 12.8 s |
On sale until December 2008
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.1 Classic 5dr | £6,795 | 56.5 mpg | 15.6 s |
On sale until May 2008
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.1 Comfort 5dr | £7,345 | 56.5 mpg | 15.6 s |
| 1.1 Comfort 5dr Auto | £7,345 | - | - |
| 1.1 Style 5dr | £7,845 | 54.3 mpg | 15.6 s |
Model History
- March 2008: Hyundai i10 launched
- September 2008
- October 2008
- January 2009
- May 2009: i10 ES launched
- September 2009
- December 2009: i10 1.1 Edition launched
- March 2010
- February 2011: Hyundai i10 facelift launched
March 2008
Hyundai i10 launched
Indian built city car replacing Amica, designed to be fun-to-drive, affordable and practical while offering quality and equipment that no other rival can offer at the price. The car is 3565mm long by 1595mm wide, so easy to thread through city traffic and park in narrow spaces or garages. Long wheelbase of 2380mm gives maximum space inside for people and luggage.
Full five seater with five doors. Even the entry-level model has air conditioning as standard. Proper tailgate rather than just glass, four opening windows electric at the front, central locking, electric power steering, tinted glass, 14-inch wheels, body coloured bumpers, an integrated six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo.
All i10s have four airbags with a passenger side cut-off switch, allowing a child seat to be fitted in the front of the car if required. All original i10 models powered by a 67PS, 1.1-litre belt cam petrol engine with either a manual or an optional automatic gearbox. The gearshift is mounted on the centre console. leaving a flat floor. Manual versions are capable of an official average fuel consumption of more than 60mpg and produce just 119g/km of CO2.
Wheel and tyre sizes: 14-inch with 175/65 R14 tyres or 15-inch with 185/55 R15 tyres. Michelin Cross Climate tyres available in both sizes.
Prices:
1.1 Classic £6,495
1.1 Comfort £7,095
1.1 Style £7,595
1.1 Comfort Auto £7,895
September 2008
The mid and top-of-the-range Comfort and Style models are launched, along with the new 1.2-litre, four-cylinder chain-cam ‘Kappa’ petrol unit offered considerable benefits in refinement and performance over the 1.1-litre with no penalty in fuel economy or emissions. Kappa puts out 77.8PS @6000rpm - very competitive within the European A-segment -and peak torque is rated best-in-class at 12.0kg.m at 4000rpm - ensuring outstanding acceleration and driving enjoyment.
The introduction of the engine meant all new i10s with manual transmissions (not just the Classic and Comfort) fell into VED band C, with considerable tax savings for company car drivers.
With the 1.2, power output was improved by 18 per cent to 77PS and torque rose from 98Nm to 118Nm – a massive 20 per cent increase compared to the 1.1. There is also significantly improved in-gear driving flexibility and more relaxed cruising. As a result the top speed increased from 94 to 102mph and the 0-60mph sprint dropped by nearly three seconds to 12.5 seconds. Despite this the CO2 emissions and combined fuel consumption are identical to the smaller 1.1-litre engine at 119g/km and 56.5mpg.
At the same time as the new engine, the range-topping Style model also got leather trim for its steering wheel, gear lever skirt and handbrake to give a more upmarket feel to the interior. Another benefit is the availability of an Electronic Stability Programme as an option for the first time on the i10. Building on the exceptional four-star NCAP result awarded to the i10 recently, ESP became available as a low-cost £350 option on all 1.2-litre models. It made the i10 one of the most affordable ways to buy a car with this proven safety benefit.
Despite all of these improvements, the price of the Style model rose by just £150 compared with the 1.1-litre to £7995, while the Comfort was £7545. As with all i10 models, air conditioning and a five-year warranty are standard.
The new Kappa engine also allowed production volumes of the i10 to be increased to fulfil the unprecedented global demand. In the UK, for a while, demand exceeded supply and some dealers were advertising i10s at prices above ‘list’ – a situation usually reserved for the latest supercars rather than city cars. The first of the new 1.2-litre models arrived in the UK in September 2008. The original prices are listed below.
On the road prices: i10 range
1.1 Classic £6745
1.1 Comfort £7345
1.2 Comfort £7545
1.2 Comfort Auto £8345
1.2 Style £7995
i-Blue badge used on all i10 models which produce less than 120g/km.
October 2008
Hyundai raises i10 prices
1.1 Classic £6945
1.1 Comfort £7545
1.2 Comfort £7745
1.2 Comfort Auto £8545
1.2 Style £8245
January 2009
Hyundai fits the excellent chain cam 1.2 Kappa engine to all i10s, and also offered a customer saving of £205. So that meant you could buy an i10 1.2 Classic, with air-conditioning, electric front windows, front and side airbags and a 5 year unlimited mileage warranty in Electric Red solid paint for just £6,795. Offer lasted from 1st January 2009 to 31st March 2009.
May 2009
i10 ES launched
Gets driver's seat height adjustment, remote central locking and colourful inserts on the interior seating, dashboard and door panels to Classic spec. Outside, the i10 ES features body-coloured door handles, mirrors and bumper inserts. But the i10 ES was powered by the old 1.1-litre belt cam petrol engine (not the excellent 1.2 Kappa), giving an official average fuel consumption figure of 56.5mpg. An emissions figure of just 119g/km means it sits in VED band C. Only 1000 i10 ES editions were available, priced at £7195 (or £5195 under the scrappage scheme).
September 2009
i10 Electric makes its world debut at Frankfurt Motor Show. Production-ready zero emissions car set to go on sale in Korea in the second half of 2010. Powered by a 49kW motor and a 16kWh battery, the i10 Electric promises a driving range of 100 miles and top speed of over 80mph.
The car accommodates dual recharging cycles: a 220V household current which is slower but potentially advantageous if recharging is done during off-peak hours when utility rates are lower and a 415V industrial-strength current which promises quicker recharging speeds. Under the quick cycle, the battery can be recharged to within 85 per cent of its capacity within 15 minutes. Under the normal cycle using a 220V household current, 100 per cent power will be attained within five hours.
December 2009
i10 1.1 Edition launched
Priced at £8,425 on-the-road has 14-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured door mirrors, body side mouldings and front fog lights, remote central locking, colourful interior detailing, air conditioning, electric windows, a height-adjustable drivers’ seat and a leather steering wheel and gearknob. Powered by a 1.1-litre belt cam petrol engine, the i10 has emissions of 119g/km.
March 2010
The i10 blue, which went into production at the end of 2010, employed a new and extremely efficient 1.0-litre chain cam version of the Kappa petrol engine, which produces 69PS at a lower rpm level of 6200 rpm while generating 94 Nm of torque. By tweaking the aerodynamics and refinements to the powertrain, CO2 emissions in the i10 blue have been reduced to just 99g/km.
February 2011
Hyundai i10 facelift launched
The new and improved version of Hyundai’s entry-point model representee a significant step forward over the outgoing i10. Chief among the changes are enhancements to the i10’s design – both in the cabin and on the exterior of the car.
A new and improved range of Euro V compliant engines blend clean performance with excellent fuel economy and ultra-low emissions. The latest i10 introduces the all-new 1.0-litre ‘Kappa’ engine, which replaces the old 1.1-litre ‘Epsilon’ unit. This cutting-edge three-cylinder engine achieves a remarkable 67.3mpg combined: the sort of cheap-to-run credentials that will resonate with customers as the cost of motoring continues to rise. The popular 1.25-litre ‘Kappa’ engine has also been improved giving 13% more power (85bhp), 9.2% less CO2(108g/km) and 8.7% better fuel consumption (61.4mpg) than the outgoing 1.25-litre ‘Kappa’ engine.
To make the most of the efficient new 1.0-litre engine, Hyundai introduced an all-new model - the i10 Blue. This special ‘eco’ edition of the i10 emits an astonishingly low 99g/km CO2, so it gains exemption from VED and the London Congestion Charge. It is currently the only sub-£10k five-seater car on the market to achieve this, and the first of a family of Blue models that will underscore Hyundai’s commitment to environmental technology.
The revised range consists of four trim grades - Blue, Classic, Active and Style - all of which offer exceptional value for money. Equipment specification across the i10 range remains impressive, with usually optional features, such as air conditioning and the addition of an iPod plug-in, standard fit on all new i10s. As part of a class-leading equipment list, customers will also find four airbags, a six-speaker stereo, electric windows and central locking all as standard on all models. Prices start at £8,195 for the entry-level Classic model.
All new i10s come with Hyundai’s world-beating Five Year Triple Care package, for total peace of mind. This package includes five-year unlimited mileage warranty, five years’ roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks. It’s an offer that is yet to be matched by any of Hyundai’s rivals. Restyled 1.2 Classic was on offer in Spring 2011 at just £6995.
What to watch out for
Several complaints about clutch action and juddering clutches, which seemed to vary from car to car. Could be bad after the car had been left standing for a few weeks. In August 2010 Hyundai stated this has now been resolved.
Numerous complaints of popping out of 4th gear. In August 2010 Hyundai stated this has now been resolved.
Every i10 and i20 comes with a low coolant level from the factory. Maybe its slightly underfilled in production and may also settle in transit, but check the level after driving it and check it monthly as if it gets too low the engine might overheat. The coolant expansion tank is at the back left side of the engine bay, screw cap marked 'Engine coolant'. Ensure it is topped up to the 'F' full mark when warm. Hyundai dealers are aware of this and no longer a problem.
Electric headlight beam height adjustors could fail and start buzzing. Hyundai stated this has now been resolved. But by December 2010 complaints continued that replacement switches did not solve the problem. In 2011, Hyundai UK advised that the part was being redesigned and remade and will be available in about "one month". New units made in South Korea, not India. This did solve the problem.
An early simple assembly fault could cause brakes to bind and pads to wear excessively quickly. Hyundai UK and Hyundai dealers were not aware of this until 2nd week of December 2009. The brake switch had often been screwed too tightly into the brake master cylinder and this has the effect of activating the ABS which wears the brakes and increases the fuel consumption. This has not occurred on any 2010 production.
21-12-2002:Complaint that 2011 facelift automatics make a pronounced resonance / booming / droning noise between 3,200 rpm and 3,600 rpm in any gear. 3,250 rpm equates to a true, GPS 72 mph. Other brand new automatics at the dealer do it and a Hyundai UK Technical man at Head Office has noted it on his. Pre facelifted i10s do not do it. The General manager of my Bristol Street Motors branch (who has heard the noise) is asking Hyundai to get Hyundai's Technical Field Engineer to investigate. This should finally be resolved by March 2012.
15-08-2011:Clutch failure remained unusually common. Clutch cables can stretch and need periodic adjustment.
01-01-2012:Another report of clutch failure, this one at 25,000 miles and 18 months old.
02-04-2012:Yet another report of clutch failure, this at 30,000 miles. Clutches were improved before the 2011 facelift but many early cars are still on their original clutches that were not very good.
09-05-2012:Report that resonance at 3,250rpm in post facelift automatics can be cured by fitting a rubber sleeve to the longer of the two driveshafts.
31-08-2012:Four year owner report included m ajor clutch malfunction September 2011 which grounded the car – but resolved without quibble under warranty. Rear exhaust box blew. Driver’s seat cover now seems to be splitting at the edges.
24-09-2012:Complaint about i10 radio losing pre-selected radio stations. Apparently quite widespread. Echoes complaints about i20 radio.
26-03-2013:Three year old i10 failed its first MoT because brake light switch not working. Local garage changed the switch for £25. A few other problems with switches and a failerd ABS module, changed by the dealer under warranty.
24-09-2013:Complaints about i10 radio losing pre-selected radio stations.
04-11-2013:Report of front hub nut coming loose on 2 year old i10 because it had never originally been locked in place. This had led to severe tyre wear.
31-12-2013:Report of floor plate around clutch pedal assembly cracking and floor and pedal assembly being replaced under warranty.
15-01-2014:Report of problem with December 2012 i10 jerking throttle in 1st gear. Dealer attempted a fix by replacing the throttle body, but problem spasmodically continued, accompanied by flashing dashboard warning lights. Electronic diagnosis does not pinpoint the problem. Probably a bad earth.
28-02-2014:Report of instrument cluster problem finally fixed with a new cluster, but showing zero miles.
07-04-2014:Tale of woe of 2012/62 Hyundai i10 1.2: "From new, the car has had a mis-aligned o/s/r door which sits a few mm proud of the rest of the bodywork (appears to be factory build issue); From new, the car has had a very annoying over-revving problem whenever the clutch is dipped. A software upgrade (Update No: HFE12-14-E280-PA) solved the issue to an extent; From new, there was a very strong burning smell like the clutch was slipping - the Hyundai dealership could find nothing wrong, but my own mechanic adjusted the clutch cable which he said was far too tight and was burning the clutch out... how much wear the clutch suffered in those initial 2,500 miles is anyone's guess; From new, the car has had rust spots on the n/s B-pillar and around the washer jet on the rear hatch; At 6 months old further rust spots started appearing around the rear hatch, at the edge of the glass area; At 6 months old the suspension drop-links failed and were replaced under warranty; At 12 months old the radio started intermittently losing stations and the RDS stopped working; At 18 months old the suspension drop-links are failing again; At 18 months old the illuminated dashboard lights/dials have started flickering and occasionally going off, then back on; At 19 months old the head gasket has started to fail and coolant is mixing with the oil; The dealers have been the biggest problem to-date, as work that was paid for in advance in the form of a Service-Plan purchased at the time of buying the car, was not completed. They stamped the service book stating that the Hyundai scheduled service had been carried out, but checks afterwards showed that even in the 22,500 mile 'major' service, the dealer only changed the oil & oil filter and failed to do the majority of other scheduled work required. I was looking at pursuing them via a small-claims action, but ultimately it comes down to my word & that of my own mechanic against theirs, so 50/50 chance of succeeding. At 19 months old, I'm sick of the car and Hyundai's dealers. The warranty isn't worth the paper its written on. It's by by far the worst car I've ever owned and I'm cutting my loses and moving it on."
29-05-2014:Rust-through occurred on door of new Hyundai i10 after 12 months. Repaired, yet occurred again after further 11 months so door was replaced. 2nd door now suffering surface rusting after 2 years. The first door must have missed part of the zinc dip treatment.
09-10-2014:Rust problems with another Hyundai i10, this one a white 'Active' model bought new in September 2012: "In September 2012, I bought my Hyundai i10 active model. I have been really pleased with it, bar, one problem. Three months after I purchased it, it began developing rust spots on the car bonnet, driver's rear passenger door and both front and rear left hand doors; particularly around the seal on the rim on the top of the windows. As it is still under warranty, I'm obviously in negotiations with Hyundai about rectifying this, especially as it has been re-sprayed once before and the rust has come back. However, today when visiting the dealership I bought it from, I noticed another i10 on the forecourt with exactly the same problem. I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced the same defect with their older model i10's?" Hyundai has responded, admitting thare had been a problem with some of the cars, especially the white ones. Dacia had similar problems with the Indian built Duster, also most common on the white ones. Possibly part of the reason why production of RHD for UK Dusters has been shifted to Romania and production of RHD for UK i10s to Turkey.
14-06-2015:Clutch failure of i10 after 2 years and 13,800 miles. Hyundai blamed driver wear and tear.
05-07-2015:Clutch failure of 2009 Hyundai i10 reported at 83k miles. Unfortunately, the clutch release bearing carrier had snapped off the transmission casing, necessitating a new gearbox. The release bearing had been 'chirruping' for some time previously, probably due to the strain of releasing the worn clutch, so drivers who hear this would be wise to replace the clutch earlier rather than later. Slight radiator leak also reported.
14-11-2016:Report of 28k mile 2010 Hyundai i10 requiring £844 of work on the brakes. Front pads replaced April 2016. Rear caliper seized October 2016 requiring replacement of the rear brake pads.
22-01-2017:Another report of rear parking brake pads of 2010 Hyundai i10 sticking to rear discs on release of the lever and not separating until the car is driven.
21-03-2017:Warranty claim for failed rear damper on 2013 Hyundai i10 at 9,300 miles turned down as a 'wear and tear' item.
19-04-2017:Rear caliper failure on 34,562 mile 2011 Hyundai i10 cost the owner £1,000 to rectify.
28-04-2017:Report of 2009/59 Hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort regularly draining its battery. Thought to be because brake lights are remaining on. Dealer diagnosis £100 + £78 for a brake light pedal switch or £165 for a new fusebox.
23-05-2017:Complaint of high cost of ABS reluctor rings for rear hubs of Hyiundai i10. They are push fit to the rear hubs, and a reluctor ring alone would normally cost £10 - £50, but Hyundai dealers will only sell complete rear hub assemblies at £198 + VAT and ask £600 to do both sides.
27-07-2017:Another complaint of "terrible" radio reception on a 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2 Active automatic.
01-09-2017:Report that Hyundai i10 1.25 automatic bought Approved Used at 36,000 miles requires a very heavy pull on the parking brake lever to hold it in traffic.
08-11-2017:Clutch failure reported on 2013 Hyundai i10 at 61k miles. Dealer quoted £735 to replace it.
14-08-2018:Report of camshaft sensor failing in 1.2 chain cam engine of 2009 Hyindai i10, leaving it with a non-functioning engine. See 15-1-2014. Might have been the reason for that problem.
29-09-2018:Report of gearbox failure of 2012 Hyundai i10at 35k miles.
01-11-2018:Report of airbag light permanentyly on in 2008 Hyundai i10 at 40k miles, now approaching MoT which it will fail. 4 independent garages have tried to test this including latterly the local main Hyundai franchised dealer. In each case the tester has failed to communicate with the relevant system creating a complete impasse. Maybe a job for airbagman.co.uk
21-02-2019:Late report of crankshaft oil seal failing on 2013 Hyundai i10 at 20,000 miles, but happily was covered at the time by the Hyundai 5 year warranty.
03-03-2019:Report of ignition switch of 2009 Hyundai i10 sometimes failing to recognise the key.
12-11-2019:Report of electric power steering failure in 2013 Hyundai I10 Style, now with 20,000 miles. Used in the Isle of Wight and kept in a garage. Owner advised by IoW Hyundai dealer that whole steering column would have to be replaced at an estimated cost of £1,700. The final invoice from the garage was discounted to £1,473.50 inclusive of VAT. After some argument Hyundai offered £736.50, half the bill, as a gesture of goodwill.
