The KIA CEED (2009-13) 5DR STATION WAGON 1.6 124 2 5SPD is a practical compact estate: a five-door with extra luggage space, while remaining easier to park than a wagon. In the UK used-car market, it offers an affordable alternative to estate versions of the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra. Checks on mycarcheck.com show 110 look-ups covering 53 different VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a complete picture of every car. The average private-sale value recorded is £1,600, with average mileage of 113,000 and around 6,000 miles driven yearly; the cars had about three previous keepers on average in this sample. Its 1.6-litre petrol engine and estate body suit school runs, commuting and weekend trips, for families needing a flexible boot without moving up to an SUV. The Ceed is known as sensible transport, with useful space and Kia’s value reputation; it may feel less polished than rivals, but value is its appeal.