2016 1.0 Hyundai i10 S Air, Partial Service History???
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Hi,
I’m looking for my first car and a Hyundai i10 from 2016 with 34k miles came up close to me. In beautiful condition, spotless MOT history, drove amazingly. 2 previous owners, apparently most recent past owner was an older lady.
HOWEVER, there is a gap in the service history from 2021 to now, so a 20k mile gap, which lines up with the time the previous owner had it for. This is really worrying me so I had a mechanic family member have a look and he thought it seemed great apart from brake pads wearing a bit thin.
Have tried contacting Hyundai to try and find missing history but can’t have access due to GDPR.
Should I take the chance or keep looking? Concerned as I was pushed to put a £200 deposit down which is non refundable. The car is perfect in every way apart from this. Please help!!!!
I’m looking for my first car and a Hyundai i10 from 2016 with 34k miles came up close to me. In beautiful condition, spotless MOT history, drove amazingly. 2 previous owners, apparently most recent past owner was an older lady.
HOWEVER, there is a gap in the service history from 2021 to now, so a 20k mile gap, which lines up with the time the previous owner had it for. This is really worrying me so I had a mechanic family member have a look and he thought it seemed great apart from brake pads wearing a bit thin.
Have tried contacting Hyundai to try and find missing history but can’t have access due to GDPR.
Should I take the chance or keep looking? Concerned as I was pushed to put a £200 deposit down which is non refundable. The car is perfect in every way apart from this. Please help!!!!
How many miles on the clock in 2021? (You can tell from public MOT records.)
Is the previous car owner a city dweller? (You can tell from MOT records if you have the VIN number.)
If the answers are "not many miles" and "not a city dweller" I wouldn't be in the least bit worried. Just get a full service asap and work from there.
Is the previous car owner a city dweller? (You can tell from MOT records if you have the VIN number.)
If the answers are "not many miles" and "not a city dweller" I wouldn't be in the least bit worried. Just get a full service asap and work from there.
I wouldn't let it put me off if the car is otherwise perfect.
It doesn't necessarily mean the car wasn't serviced. It could have been done by a friend or family member who didn't stamp the book.
What state is the oil in? This will give you a clue as to when it was actually last serviced. If it's 20k ago, the oil will probably be black. If it's clear, or a translucent brown, it's almost certainly been done more recently.
If the rest adds up and the price is right, buy it, get it serviced and enjoy!
It doesn't necessarily mean the car wasn't serviced. It could have been done by a friend or family member who didn't stamp the book.
What state is the oil in? This will give you a clue as to when it was actually last serviced. If it's 20k ago, the oil will probably be black. If it's clear, or a translucent brown, it's almost certainly been done more recently.
If the rest adds up and the price is right, buy it, get it serviced and enjoy!
Was driving 3000 miles a year until August 2021 then jumped to 6000 in Aug 2022 to 2023 and jumped again to 8000 from 2023 to 2024. In total has done around 20k miles in between documented services.
Regarding location of previous owners, I was informed that it was a number from the V5C that was required, however I cannot get access to this due to GDPR.
Regarding location of previous owners, I was informed that it was a number from the V5C that was required, however I cannot get access to this due to GDPR.
Limpet said:
I wouldn't let it put me off if the car is otherwise perfect.
It doesn't necessarily mean the car wasn't serviced. It could have been done by a friend or family member who didn't stamp the book.
What state is the oil in? This will give you a clue as to when it was actually last serviced. If it's 20k ago, the oil will probably be black. If it's clear, or a translucent brown, it's almost certainly been done more recently.
If the rest adds up and the price is right, buy it, get it serviced and enjoy!
The oil is a smooth golden however had received a recent oil and filter change from dealer so I don’t know if this will be disguising anything deeper in the engine? I know nothing about cars as a 21 year old girl hahahah. It doesn't necessarily mean the car wasn't serviced. It could have been done by a friend or family member who didn't stamp the book.
What state is the oil in? This will give you a clue as to when it was actually last serviced. If it's 20k ago, the oil will probably be black. If it's clear, or a translucent brown, it's almost certainly been done more recently.
If the rest adds up and the price is right, buy it, get it serviced and enjoy!
Price is £5899, I agreed on a deposit before learning importance of FSH so frustratingly can’t haggle this down, the guy didn’t seem like he was budging anyway as it’s a popular garage who would sell regardless of service history.
Panamax said:
You can read the VIN number off the windscreen and then check MOT test stations.
TBH from what you have said I'd just get the car bought and then start a proper service schedule.
This is really reassuring thank you so much! TBH from what you have said I'd just get the car bought and then start a proper service schedule.
Mechanic cousin has recommended an engine flush at 5k to be safe, would this be helpful?
eva_3 said:
Regarding location of previous owners, I was informed that it was a number from the V5C that was required, however I cannot get access to this due to GDPR.
You are quite right. It's not just the VIN number - it has to be a document reference number.TBH from what you've said I'd just get the car bought and then start a proper service schedule.
eva_3 said:
Mechanic cousin has recommended an engine flush at 5k to be safe, would this be helpful?
I absolutely wouldn't do that (although opinions differ on this point). If you're worried I'd just do an additional ordinary oil and filter change at 5k - but I really don't think you need to worry.Panamax said:
I absolutely wouldn't do that (although opinions differ on this point). If you're worried I'd just do an additional ordinary oil and filter change at 5k - but I really don't think you need to worry.
Thank you so much for your reassurance, this is my first big purchase which I’ve been saving up for for years so would hate to waste it. I’ll follow your advice and get an extra oil and filter change done and then follow recommended servicing intervals religiously. Thank you!eva_3 said:
The oil is a smooth golden however had received a recent oil and filter change from dealer so I don’t know if this will be disguising anything deeper in the engine? I know nothing about cars as a 21 year old girl hahahah.
Buying cars is never completely risk free but this one sounds OK to me.Bear in mind that an oil change isn't a "service" so once you own the car it's worth getting it onto a proper service schedule reasonably soon.
Panamax said:
Buying cars is never completely risk free but this one sounds OK to me.
Bear in mind that an oil change isn't a "service" so once you own the car it's worth getting it onto a proper service schedule reasonably soon.
So regarding the current dealer telling me it’s had a “major service” which involved only an oil and filter change, is this not sufficient? Should I push for more to be done and what would you recommend in that aspect? Bear in mind that an oil change isn't a "service" so once you own the car it's worth getting it onto a proper service schedule reasonably soon.
The car will have an official service schedule, either set out on a handbook with the car or available on line. Items include appropriate intervals for changing things like air filters, spark plugs, drive belts, brake fluid etc. When you get an invoice for a service it usually lists what has been done, which is why it's worth keeping a decent file of papers.
By all means ask the trader what work was carried out. They may or may not be able to tell you - but they probably did as little as possible. In other words chucked some clean oil in it so the dipstick looks nice.
If the oil is looking clean what I would do is drive the car for a few months and then put it into a reputable garage for a comprehensive service. Once that's been done you should have decent peace of mind.
Check when the next MOT is due - if the seller hasn't just had one done that can be an opportunity to get MOT and service at the same time.
By all means ask the trader what work was carried out. They may or may not be able to tell you - but they probably did as little as possible. In other words chucked some clean oil in it so the dipstick looks nice.
If the oil is looking clean what I would do is drive the car for a few months and then put it into a reputable garage for a comprehensive service. Once that's been done you should have decent peace of mind.
Check when the next MOT is due - if the seller hasn't just had one done that can be an opportunity to get MOT and service at the same time.
Panamax said:
The car will have an official service schedule, either set out on a handbook with the car or available on line. Items include appropriate intervals for changing things like air filters, spark plugs, drive belts, brake fluid etc. When you get an invoice for a service it usually lists what has been done, which is why it's worth keeping a decent file of papers.
By all means ask the trader what work was carried out. They may or may not be able to tell you - but they probably did as little as possible. In other words chucked some clean oil in it so the dipstick looks nice.
If the oil is looking clean what I would do is drive the car for a few months and then put it into a reputable garage for a comprehensive service. Once that's been done you should have decent peace of mind.
Check when the next MOT is due - if the seller hasn't just had one done that can be an opportunity to get MOT and service at the same time.
Thank you so much, this has all been so helpful! By all means ask the trader what work was carried out. They may or may not be able to tell you - but they probably did as little as possible. In other words chucked some clean oil in it so the dipstick looks nice.
If the oil is looking clean what I would do is drive the car for a few months and then put it into a reputable garage for a comprehensive service. Once that's been done you should have decent peace of mind.
Check when the next MOT is due - if the seller hasn't just had one done that can be an opportunity to get MOT and service at the same time.
It actually has been put through an MOT by the dealer with no advisories so that is all ok, but I will definitely book it in for a service in a few months time.
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