This variant is the Ceed Sportswagon (estate) with a plug-in petrol hybrid drivetrain and an automatic transmission; the battery and electric range give very low petrol use for short trips but the pack takes some of the boot space. Kia offered long factory warranties on recent models, so the high-voltage battery is likely still covered on a 2021 car — check the exact warranty paperwork. Real-world EV range is modest (expect a few dozen kilometres), so overall economy depends on how often you can charge; also confirm the car comes with the charging cables and that the on-board charger works correctly.

• Hybrid battery state-of-health report: request a capacity/readout or dealer diagnostic showing current battery capacity and any degrading cells.
• Charging equipment and inlet: test AC charging (home and public), inspect the charging socket for corrosion/damage and verify the car accepts charge at expected speeds.
• Automatic transmission behaviour and service history: check for smooth, consistent shifts, any hesitation or hunting, and evidence of scheduled transmission/gearbox software updates or services.
• Boot space and rear floor: inspect for battery intrusion, missing/modified spare wheel or false floor, and check rear suspension for sagging from added weight.
• Brake and parking-brake condition: check front/rear discs for corrosion from low-mileage EV use and confirm the handbrake/electronic parking brake operates reliably.