Question 1

What is CRDi clutch, DMF and EGR wear on the Kia Ceed (ED)?

Accepted Answer

The diesel can cover high mileage, but city use and towing accelerate clutch, flywheel and EGR costs. Cheap ED diesels often hide a four-figure bill.

Question 2

What is Front spring and rear-bush wear on the Kia Ceed (ED)?

Accepted Answer

Like the related Hyundai i30, the ED regularly needs front springs, top mounts and rear suspension bushes as the years add up.

Question 3

What is Steering flex-coupling clunk on facelift cars on the Kia Ceed (ED)?

Accepted Answer

Later ED models can suffer the familiar Hyundai/Kia EPS coupling problem, causing a knock or graunch through the steering column when manoeuvring.

Question 4

What should I check when buying a used Kia Ceed (ED)?

Accepted Answer

A straight-driving, quiet ED with good history is worth paying for because the cheapest cars often need several MOT jobs at once

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Kia Ceed (ED)?

Accepted Answer

CRDi cars can still be excellent mile-eaters, but only if clutch, flywheel and emissions upkeep has not been deferred

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Kia Ceed (ED)?

Accepted Answer

Listen for suspension thumps and check the steering carefully on late facelift cars

Question 7

What years was the Kia Ceed (ED) made?

Accepted Answer

The Kia Ceed (ED) was produced from 2007 to 2011.

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