Petrol · 2013–2019
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All about the Hyundai i10 2All about the 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 MPi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa, naturally aspirated) engine
The 1.0 / 1.2 MPi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa, naturally aspirated) engine was fitted to the Hyundai i10 2 (2013–2019). In the EU that is 99.7 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.0 67 hp, 1.0, 1.2 87 hp, 1.2, 1.0 65 hp, 1.0 69 hp.
The most expensive known risk is spark plugs fail early: misfire, rough running, no-start: it usually appears at 30,000–120,000 km and costs €50–250 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Misfire, shaking at idle, flashing engine light, hard starting or no start
Fix: Replace all plugs with the specified type and gap, check the coil on the misfiring cylinder, and do not stretch the plug interval
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Harsh shifts, stuck in 3rd, gearbox warning
Fix: Fluid change, solenoid / valve body repair
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Hyundai i10 2 with the 1.0 / 1.2 MPi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa, naturally aspirated) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol998 cm³ · 49 kW (67 hp) | 44.5 % | 2014–2018 | 112 g/km | — |
| 1.0 Petrol998 cm³ | 16.3 % | 2014–2018 | 115 g/km | — |
| 1.2 Petrol1,248 cm³ · 64 kW (87 hp) | 15.9 % | 2014–2018 | 132 g/km | — |
| 1.2 Petrol1,248 cm³ | 13.8 % | 2014–2018 | 133 g/km | — |
| 1.0 Petrol998 cm³ · 48 kW (65 hp) | 4.6 % | 2014–2018 | 117 g/km | — |
| 1.0 Petrol998 cm³ · 51 kW (69 hp) | 4.1 % | 2014–2018 | 109 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
The faults with the highest risk: spark plugs fail early: misfire, rough running, no-start (30,000–120,000 km, €50–250).
Chain.
0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km.
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026