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With 282,821 currently licensed in the UK, the Hyundai i10 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the i10 3 stars in 2020, with 69% adult occupant and 75% child protection scores.
It has a 81.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include lighting, tyres, brakes.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,910 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £242/month or 39p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2020
MOT Pass Rate
81.2%
180,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£242
est. annual total
New From
£26,000
Euro NCAP tested the i10 in 2020 and awarded it 3 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
69%
Child Occupant
75%
Pedestrian
52%
Safety Assist
59%
There are 4 known DVSA recalls affecting the Hyundai i10. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/093
The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. The malfunction indicator light MIL on the vehicle instrument cluster may illuminate when this symptom occurs and if ignored and the vehicle continues to be driven the vehicle may lose motive power.
Build dates: 2021-11-01 to 2023-04-25
R/2025/273
The fuel tank may have been produced with a manufacturing defect which may result in fuel leakage in a limited number of vehicles
Build dates: 2025-10-01 to 2025-10-25
R/2024/490
The vehicle exhaust gas recirculation valve may have an internal short circuit which in some cases may result in the vehicle engine stalling.
Build dates: 2024-03-27 to 2024-05-20
R/2022/163
Vehicles fitted with a rear right seat belt pretensioner within the affected production range may experience abnormal performance of the pretensioner during deployment
Build dates: 2020-09-05 to 2020-10-16
Based on 180,000 MOT tests, the i10 has a first-time pass rate of 81.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The i10 is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Hyundai i10 are estimated at around £2,910 per year, or £242 per month.
Fuel
£1,135
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,050
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The i10 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 50.4 mpg (40.9 mpg urban, 46.3 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| I10 | PETROL | 50.4 mpg | 1.0L |
| I10 | PETROL | 56.5 mpg | 1.1L |
| I10 | PETROL | 49.6 mpg | 1.2L |
| I10 | PETROL | 40.9 mpg | 1.2L |
| I10, 2014 | PETROL | 65.7 mpg | 1.0L |
| I10, 2014 | PETROL | 57.6 mpg | 1.2L |
Starting from £26,000 new, a Hyundai i10 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £19,500 | −£6,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £16,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 56% | £14,600 | −£11,400 |
| 4 years | 50% | £13,150 | −£12,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £12,100 | −£13,900 |
| 6 years | 43% | £11,250 | −£14,750 |
| 7 years | 41% | £10,550 | −£15,450 |
| 8 years | 39% | £10,050 | −£15,950 |
| 9 years | 37% | £9,550 | −£16,450 |
| 10 years | 35% | £9,050 | −£16,950 |
There are currently 282,821 licensed and 5,462 SORN i10s in the UK (288,283 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The i10 has a 81.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 180,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the i10 3 out of 5 stars when tested in 2020. It scored 69% for adult occupant protection, 75% for child occupant protection, 52% for vulnerable road users, and 59% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old i10 are estimated at around £2,910 per year (£242/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 4 known safety recalls affecting the i10. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new i10 starts from around £26,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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