2008–2010 Hyundai i10 (Gen 1)
Browse our directory of 2008–2010 Hyundai i10 (Gen 1) vehicles. Access instant MOT history reports, tax status, and reliability insights for any registration listed below.
Registration Directory
Common Problems & Reliability
The 2008–2010 Hyundai i10 (Gen 1) has 3 known issues. 2 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.
Premature clutch wear
ModerateSmall clutches and heavy town use mean many i10s need a clutch earlier than buyers expect, especially ex-driving-school or multi-owner cars.
Symptoms: High bite point, Judder pulling away...
Est. repair cost: £300–£500
Rear brake binding and handbrake-cable seizure
ModerateRear drums or calipers can stick if the car is used mostly for short trips, causing drag, hot wheels and MOT brake-imbalance failures.
Symptoms: Car feels reluctant to roll, Hot rear wheel after a short drive...
Est. repair cost: £120–£280
Front lower-arm bush and drop-link wear
MinorNot a serious flaw, but UK potholes wear the front lower-arm bushes and anti-roll-bar links quickly, leading to the usual supermini clonk and loose steering feel.
Symptoms: Clonk over potholes, Vague straight-line tracking...
Est. repair cost: £90–£220
Buying Tips for the 2008–2010 Hyundai i10 (Gen 1)
- ✓A city-only life is hard on these, so treat learner-car wear, kerbed wheels and tired clutches as warning signs
- ✓Check the rear brakes are not binding after a drive and that the handbrake releases cleanly
- ✓Front lower arms and drop links are common MOT items; listen for knocks at low speed
- ✓Verify the air conditioning gets cold because condensers sit low and catch stone damage
Check Any Vehicle
Don't see your specific car listed? Enter any UK registration number for an instant vehicle history check — including MOT history, tax status, finance check, and write-off data.
Free Vehicle Check