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Kia Ceed

The Ceed is Kia's family hatchback and estate, built in Europe specifically for European buyers.

75.2%

Est. pass rate (brand average)

Hatchback / estate

Segment

Petrol, hybrid

Fuel types available

Model-specific DVSA data not separately available; figure shown is Kia's overall brand average for context.

What to know

There's no Ceed-specific breakdown in the DVSA dataset used across this site, so Kia's overall brand average of 75.2% is shown instead.

Unlike many Kia models designed globally, the Ceed is engineered and built specifically in Europe with European buyers in mind, which shows in its driving character being noticeably more European-focused than some other models in the range. It's available as a hatchback, estate (Sportswagon), and a performance-focused Proceed.

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See how the Kia range compares overall, with model-by-model pass rates.

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