Kia VIN decoder

Kia VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Kia VIN?

Decode a Kia VIN number with Vincario to get
  • Kia vehicle identification number verification
  • Vehicle technical specification
  • Manufacturer details
  • Model year
  • Plant location
  • Check digit validity
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Vehicle report example:

KNA DA818 A M 6 123456

Manufacturer:
KIA CORPORATION, ROK- SEOUL KOREA
Manufacturer Address:
781-1 Soha Dong Kwangmyung-Shi, Kyungki-Do 423-701, Seoul Korea
Plant Country:
South Korea
Product Type:
Car
Make:
Kia
Model:
Stonic
Vehicle Specification:
KIA STONIC C5P81 M58DZ1
Model Year:
2021
Fuel Type - Primary:
Gasoline
Engine Displacement (ccm):
1197
Engine Power (kW):
61
Engine Code:
G4LF
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Number of Gears:
5
Made:
2021-01-01
Registered:
2021-07-22
Production Started:
2015-10-01
Production Stopped:
2018-09-01
Body:
Wagon
Drive:
Front-wheel drive
Color:
Yellow
Number of Seats:
5
Number of Doors:
5
Number of Axles:
2
Length (mm):
4140
Width (mm):
1760
Height (mm):
1485
Weight Empty (kg):
1155
Wheelbase (mm):
2580
Wheel Size:
185/65R15 88H
Wheel Rims Size:
6.0J x 15/ET46
Max roof load (kg):
70
Fuel Consumption Combined (l/100km):
6.0
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban (l/100km):
4.0
Fuel Consumption Urban (l/100km):
6.0
Emission Standard:
Euro 6
CO2 Emission (g/km):
136
Check Digit:
A
Sequential Number:
123456
Trim:
FC20
Market:
CZ
Steering:
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
Axle Ratio:
4.8
Engine RPM:
6000
Fuel System:
HIGH EFFICIENCY TWIN CAM
Rear Brakes:
Disc
Engine Model:
G4LF-6d
Steering Type:
Electric steering
Max Weight (kg):
1600
Track Rear (mm):
1539
Max Speed (km/h):
165
Track Front (mm):
1531
Rear Overhang (mm):
730
Transmission (full):
A TYPE
Permitted trailer load without brakes (kg):
450
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What is a Kia VIN?

Every Kia manufacturer assigns a unique ID called Vehicle Identification number (VIN) to each vehicle. This VIN length is 17 digits and is composed of letters and digits holding basic vehicle specification.

All databases in an automotive industry search through a VIN:

  • Kia manufacturer database
  • Kia importer/exporter database
  • Kia dealer database
  • Kia workshops and spare parts suppliers
  • National vehicle databases
  • Police databases
  • Databases of insurance companies
  • Databases of private companies

Kia models

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EV6
EV9
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K 2500
K 2700
K 2900
K 3000
K3
K5
K7
K900
Magentis
Mentor
Mohave
Niro
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Optima
Pegas
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Pregio
Pride
ProCeed
Retona
Rio
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Sedona
Seltos
Sephia
Shuma
Sorento
Soul
Spectra
Sportage
Stinger
Stonic
Telluride
Venga
XCeed

Kia VIN Number schema

Standard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ISO 3779 WMI VDS VIS
EU & North America
more than 500 vehicles/year
WMI Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Sequential Number
EU & North America
500 or fewer vehicles/year
WMI 9 Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Manufacturer Identifier Sequential Number

Where is a VIN Number Located on a Kia vehicle?

VIN can be found typically at these locations:

  • VIN embossed on a vehicle frame in the engine area
  • Windshield on the driver's side corner
  • Doorjamb at driver’s side
  • Vehicle documentation
    • Vehicle registration documents
    • Purchase contract
    • Insurance or Lease policy

More details can be found in Kia VIN FAQ.

Kia Vehicle Inspection

Also do not forget to physically check the technical condition of your Kia vehicle. Either in an authorized Kia service or by an experienced car mechanic.

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