Each Kia car has a unique identification code called VIN. This number contains relevant vehicle information such as model year, equipment version and mileage. If you want to buy a car from the aftermarket, decoding the VIN with your Kia can be a good way to check that your car is not stolen or damaged. So where do you find the VIN on your Kia vehicle and how do you decode it? We suggest the following.

Kia – VIN decoding

Kia’s VIN encoding provides detailed information about the car, as each code contains many important vehicle parameters. In addition to general Kia specifications such as model year and country of manufacture, the VIN decoder provides key information that can help you to verify your vehicle just before you buy. Especially if your Kia has been imported from abroad. By decoding the VIN you can check what equipment your Kia originally had. And any inconsistencies with the facts may suggest that the vehicle may have had an accident in the past. Verifying your Kia’s VIN also allows you to check its service history. So if you want to check whether the Kia you are interested in has undergone repairs, use the form below.

Kia – where to find VIN?

Experience shows that finding a VIN in a Kia car is not always easy. Especially since manufacturers do not always place this unique code in visible places. So where is the VIN in Kia Carens? The year 2002 – 2006 had the VIN on a fixed item on the floor next to the passenger seat. The same model, but produced between 2013 and 2018, has the VIN number on the dashboard housing on the left, on the floor in front of the passenger seat or next to the seat and on the centre left post. Kia Carnival has the VIN number in two places. The VIN number plate, which is popular on our roads, is located on the left side of the dashboard and on the right middle pillar. Kia Soul has the VIN number on the fixed component on the floor, in front of the passenger’s seat and the VIN number plate on the centre pillar on the right. Whether you’re wondering where the VIN is at Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage or Venga, it’s worth using proven tools to help you find your VIN quickly.

Remember, too, that the most reliable is the body number, which is stamped on a fixed element and not the one that is stuck. And any interference with the VIN may suggest that there may be some hidden problem with the vehicle.

 

Kia – check the VIN number

The Kia’s identification number can be deciphered for important car details. The vehicle history report may contain information on meter status, service repairs, faults, possible theft, damage or equipment. These aspects play a significant role when buying a car, especially if the Kia was imported from abroad. So how do I check my VIN number with Kia? Simply fill out the form below and use the free or paid version of the report on a specific Kia vehicle. It is also worth remembering that the cost of a full report on vehicle history is small in relation to the price we can pay for a car that may have entered the country illegally or is not without an accident.