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Kia Ceed problems: all generations

We have documented 3 generations of the Kia Ceed: Ceed I (2006–2012), Ceed II (2012–2018) and Ceed III (2018–today). The one with the best score is the Kia Ceed III (5.4/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Kia Ceed I

    2006–2012 · code ED

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.6 CRDi

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    4.8 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Kia Ceed II

    2012–2018 · code JD

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.6 CRDi, 7DCT gearbox, 1.6 GDI / T-GDI, 1.1 and 1.4 CRDi

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Kia Ceed III

    2018–today · code CD

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.6 CRDi, 7DCT gearbox, 1.6 GDI / T-GDI, 1.0 T-GDI

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.4 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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