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 GV81F B K 5 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:
Optima
Model Year:
2019
Series:
PHEV EX
Fuel Type - Primary:
Gasoline
Engine Displacement (ccm):
1999
Engine Power (kW):
113
Engine Code:
2ARFXE
Transmission:
Automatic
Number of Gears:
6
Made:
2016-11-01 00:00:00
Production Started:
2015-10-01
Production Stopped:
2018-09-01
Body:
Wagon
Drive:
4x4 - Four-wheel drive
Number of Seats:
5
Number of Doors:
5
Number of Axles:
2
Length (mm):
4855
Width (mm):
1860
Height (mm):
1465
Weight Empty (kg):
1740
Wheelbase (mm):
2805
Wheel Size:
215/55R17
Max roof load (kg):
100
Fuel Consumption Combined (l/100km):
1.4
Emission Standard:
Euro 6
CO2 Emission (g/km):
33
Check Digit:
B
Sequential Number:
123456
Trim:
LA30
Steering:
Left Hand Drive (LHD)
Fuel System:
HIGH EFFICIENCY TWIN CAM
Rear Brakes:
Drum
Battery Type:
Lithium-ion/Li-Ion
Engine Model:
GDI NU
Front Brakes:
Disc
Steering Type:
Electric steering
Max Weight (kg):
2270
Track Rear (mm):
1609
Engine Cylinders:
4
Max Speed (km/h):
192
Track Front (mm):
1609
Rear Overhang (mm):
1085
Transmission (full):
A TYPE
Fuel Type - Secondary:
Electric
Permitted trailer load without brakes (kg):
750
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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

Amanti
Besta
Borrego
Cadenza
Carens
Carnival
Cee'd
Cerato
Clarus
EV6
EV9
Forte
Joice
K 2500
K 2700
K 2900
K 3000
Magentis
Mentor
Niro
Opirus
Optima
Pegas
Picanto
Pregio
Pride
ProCeed
Retona
Rio
Rondo
Sedona
Seltos
Sephia
Shuma
Sorento
Soul
Spectra
Sportage
Stinger
Stonic
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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