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Kia Ceed reliability, MPG and running costs

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The Kia Ceed is a family hatchback. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 89 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 334 of 442, and 33.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is track rod end (3.6% of tests).

89Below average

Ranked 334 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 22 of 30 family hatchbacks

In 2024, 119,301 Kia Ceeds aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 33.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Kia Ceed is 12% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 15.7% failed (UK 12.7%).

First-time fail rate

33.3%

UK 28.5%

Fail rate at 3 years

15.7%

UK 12.7%

Average miles a year

8,600

Typical age at test: 9 years

Kia Ceed MOT failure rate by age

0%20%40%60%369121517Ceed 51%UK average 44%

Most common Kia Ceed MOT faults

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6% of tests
  2. Position lamp: not working3.5% of tests
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.1% of tests
  4. Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1% of tests
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7% of tests
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7% of tests

What the Kia Ceed fails on

AreaTests failingvs similar cars
Lights and electrics13.5%▲ 1.2× as often
Brakes10.3%▲ 1.5× as often
Suspension9.2%About average
Tyres8.0%▲ 1.1× as often
Visibility6.0%▲ 1.3× as often
Steering4.9%▲ 2.4× as often
Exhaust and emissions1.8%▼ 42% less often
Body and structure1.8%▼ 45% less often
Wheels0.4%About average
Seat belts and airbags0.4%▼ 58% less often

What MPG does the Kia Ceed do?

Official economy for the Kia Ceed ranges from 38.2 to 78.5mpg across the 211 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2024). A typical petrol version manages 49.6mpg and a typical diesel 60.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

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How much is road tax on a Kia Ceed?

Any Kia Ceed first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Kia Ceed registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.

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Kia Ceed specs and running costs

Official figures for 211 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2024.

Fuel types

Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid

Official economy

38.2–78.5 mpg

CO2

33–170 g/km

Power

88–204 PS

VersionFuelEconomyCO2Car taxCompany car tax
Ceed 2' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp MHEV 6-speed manual ISG100 PS · MT6 · listed 2024Diesel64.2 mpg115g£20029%
Ceed '2' 1.6 CRDi Manual100 PS · MT6 · listed 2024Diesel64.2 mpg116g£20029%
Ceed 3' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp MHEV 6-speed manual ISG100 PS · MT6 · listed 2024Diesel62.7 mpg118g£20029%
Ceed '3' 1.6 CRDi Manual100 PS · MT6 · listed 2024Diesel62.8 mpg119g£20029%
Ceed Sportswagon 2 Nav' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp 48V 6-speed manual ISG100 PS · MT6 · listed 2024Diesel64.2 mpg119g£20029%
Ceed GT-Line' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp MHEV 7-speed DCT ISG100 PS · DCT7 · listed 2024Diesel51.1 mpg121g£20030%
Ceed 'GT-Line' 1.6 CDRi DCT100 PS · DCT7 · listed 2024Diesel60.1 mpg122g£20030%
Ceed SW Sportswagon '3' 1.6 CRDi DCT100 PS · DCT7 · listed 2024Diesel60.1 mpg124g£20030%
Ceed '2' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG88 PS · MT6 · listed 2024Petrol54.3 mpg119g£20029%
Ceed '2' 1.0 T-GDi 158bhp 6-speed manual Non-ADAP88 PS · MT6 · listed 2024Petrol54.3 mpg119g£20029%
Ceed Sportswagon 2' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG88 PS · MT6 · listed 2024Petrol53.3 mpg121g£20030%
Ceed Sportswagon '2'103 PS · Manual · listed 2024Petrol49.6 mpg129g£20031%
Ceed Sportswagon '3'103 PS · Manual · listed 2024Petrol47.9 mpg133g£20032%
Ceed '3' 1.5 T-GDI 138bhp DCT7103 PS · DCT6 · listed 2024Petrol47.9 mpg134g£20032%
Ceed Sportswagon '3'103 PS · DCT · listed 2024Petrol47.1 mpg136g£20033%

Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 211 versions.

What a Kia Ceed costs to fuel

  • petrol, typical official 49.6mpg…
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.

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Frequently asked questions

›Is the Kia Ceed reliable?

Its MOT record is worse than average: the Kia Ceed is 12% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 89 in our 2024 league (100 is average).

›What are common problems with the Kia Ceed?

The most common MOT fault is “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, found in 3.6% of tests. It fails on steering and brakes more often than similar cars.

›What MPG does the Kia Ceed do?

Official economy for the Kia Ceed ranges from 38.2 to 78.5mpg across the 211 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2024). A typical petrol version manages 49.6mpg and a typical diesel 60.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

›How much is road tax on a Kia Ceed?

Any Kia Ceed first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Kia Ceed registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.

›How many Kia Ceeds fail their MOT?

33.3% of Kia Ceeds aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 15.7% failed at their first MOT.

Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Kia Ceed combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.