2017 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · RY66 AWF

Fuel economy for the 1.25-litre Hyundai i10 is officially rated at around 56-58 mpg combined, and real-world owners typically report 45-52 mpg. With below-average annual mileage of roughly 2,500 miles, fuel costs would be modest — perhaps £350-£450 per year at current petrol prices. Road tax is £35 per year as this 1248cc petrol sits in a low VED band.

Insurance is another strong point of the i10 — this generation typically sits in insurance group 2-4, making it one of the cheapest cars on the road to insure. For a 2017 model with a 1.25 engine, expect annual premiums of £250-£400 depending on postcode and driver history.

Maintenance costs are equally appealing: Hyundai parts are inexpensive, routine servicing at an independent garage typically runs £100-£180, and major items like brake discs and pads front and rear would cost around £250 fitted. Based on the low annual mileage recorded, total annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and maintenance should land in the £800-£1,100 range.

Start with the three model-aggregate failure areas even though this car has not flagged any of them: headlamps (check alignment and lens condition for UV haze or cracks), front suspension arms (look for play in the bushes and any knocking over bumps), and front brake discs (check for lipped edges and scored surfaces). These are the most common MOT failures across all 240,671 Hyundai i10s analysed, so even a clean history car deserves a physical check.

Inspect the 1.25-litre Kappa petrol engine for any signs of oil leaks around the cam cover and oil filter housing, which are known minor issues on this engine. Listen for a timing chain rattle on cold start — although the 1.25 engine uses a timing chain rather than a belt on some variants, verify which is fitted and check service records accordingly. A 1248cc four-cylinder should idle smoothly without misfires.

Finally, examine the bodywork for parking damage typical of city cars — scuffed bumpers, kerbed alloy wheels, and minor door dings. Check the rear wash/wipe operation and all interior electrics including the air conditioning (common failure point on early i10s). The tyres should be a matching set with at least 3-4mm of tread; anything less on a car with this mileage may indicate long periods of standing.