VIN number was first used in 1954. From 1954 to 1981, there was no accepted standard for these numbers, so different manufacturers used different formats. In the year 1981 Highway Traffic Safety Administration in USA set format of VIN. Sold cars have to have VIN number contain 17 characters, which don’t have letters I (I), O (o) or P (q) (to avoid mistakes to number 1 and 0).

VIN Number contain 3 sections:

  • first 3 characters uniquely identify the manufacturer of the vehicle using the world manufacturer identifier
  • second section is vehicle description contain characters from fourth to eight positions; include information about vehicle type and may include automobile platform used, the model, and also body style
  • last characters are vehicle identifier section and is used by the manufacturer to identify every vehicle

VIN Decoder Kia let you to check whether the current equipment of the Kia is the original elements, installed in the vehicle by the manufacturer. It should also verify the color of the paint, and draw attention to the upholstery, windows, trim, heated windscreen or the number of airbags.
If any element from decoding is different than present equipment. This could mean, that vehicle was crashed. Applies to every models of Kia like: Besta, Cerens, Carnival, Ceed, Cerato, Elan, Joice, Leo, Mini, Optima, Picanto, Roadster, Sportage.

Decoder VIN Kia

Remember that before you buy, check the history of the vehicle. You do this by typing the VIN Number Kia below:

By decoding the VIN number you will be able to check whether the current equipment of your Kia car are original components, installed in the vehicle by the manufacturer. You should also verify the colour of the paint, and pay attention to the upholstery, windows, trim, window heating or the number of airbags. If any of the equipment does not match, it may mean that the vehicle offered may have been in an accident!

The most common places to put the VIN number

  • Contact point between windscreen and dashboard on driver’s side
  • Door latch area
  • Right wheel arch
  • Right side engine compartment reinforcement
  • Floor around right front seat
  • Boot floor, right side

You can find specific models using the search engine on the home page of our website vin-location.com.