The KIA CEED (2012-15) 5DR SPORTSWAGON 1.4 98 EU5 VR7 6SPD is the estate version of Kia’s practical family hatchback, offering extra luggage space without the size or running costs of a large SUV. It sits in the mainstream small-family-car market, alongside models such as the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf, and suits buyers wanting useful space at an affordable used-car price. mycarcheck.com has recorded 52 look-ups covering 26 different VINs, a helpful snapshot rather than a full measure of the market. Across those checks, the average private-sale valuation is £4,000, with average recorded mileage of 71,000 and about 2.2 previous keepers. Average annual mileage is 8,000, giving shoppers useful context when comparing an individual car’s history and asking price. Its five-door layout and estate boot make it well suited to family errands, holidays and commuting; the modest petrol engine and six-speed gearbox offer a straightforward, versatile choice.