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Kia Ceed buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Kia Ceed costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 350 for sale right now.
Our take on the Kia Ceed
A 2023 Kia Ceed typically advertises at €21,000 and a 2018 one at €13,500, so it loses roughly 8% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. At the NCT, the 2019–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.6 diesel is the most common engine (46% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Kia Ceed's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Kia Ceed prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €25,900 | 28k km | 17 |
| 2024 | €24,900 | 60k km | 20 |
| 2023 | €21,000 | 89k km | 41 |
| 2022 | €19,700 | 93k km | 24 |
| 2021 | €18,950 | 120k km | 30 |
| 2020 | €17,450 | 104k km | 23 |
| 2019 | €15,000 | 122k km | 42 |
| 2018 | €13,500 | 159k km | 31 |
| 2017 | €9,750 | 185k km | 27 |
| 2016 | €8,000 | 168k km | 28 |
| 2015 | €6,900 | 192k km | 20 |
| 2014 | €4,950 | 241k km | 11 |
| 2013 | €4,950 | 214k km | 11 |
| 2012 | €2,900 | 278k km | 6 |
| 2010 | €3,950 | 386k km | 6 |
Kia Ceed NCT pass rate
How often Kia Ceeds pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 83% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 79% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 66% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 66% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 55% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 56% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 44% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 40% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 35% | 42% | |
| 2010 | 25% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 23% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 24% | 30% | |
| 2007 | 28% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Kia Ceed fails: wheels & tyres (6.4% of tests), brakes (5.5% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (5.2% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (4.8% of tests).
Common Kia Ceed problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 71 |
| 1.0 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€190 | 49 |
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€190 | 28 |
| 1.4 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€190 | 5 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Kia Ceed
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Kia Ceed
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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