2025 Kia Ceed: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2025 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2025 Kia Ceed, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2025 Kia Ceed
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Diesel
Blocked particulate filter (diesel)
Diesels used mainly for short journeys can block their particulate filter and run badly.
At the viewing: Ask what journeys it does, and watch for a DPF warning.
- All engines
Sat nav and infotainment faults
The infotainment system was the only real area of concern in What Car?'s survey (4% of cars), and repairs could take a week or more.
At the viewing: Use the screen and sat nav.
What to check on a 2025 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Ceed compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 340 | Tyres 15% |
| 2022 | 7,233 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 10,372 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 12,876 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 29,678 | Tyres 32% |
| 2018 | 27,591 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 25,465 | Tyres 32% |
| 2016 | 28,702 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 33,439 | Tyres 31% |
| 2014 | 33,040 | Brakes 32% |
| 2013 | 32,696 | Suspension 40% |
| 2012 | 34,722 | Suspension 47% |
| 2011 | 21,281 | Suspension 50% |
| 2010 | 23,851 | Suspension 53% |
| 2009 | 20,913 | Suspension 55% |
| 2008 | 13,584 | Suspension 58% |
| 2007 | 7,253 | Suspension 57% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score