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KNAFX4A83E5151519 — 2014 Kia Forte Ex — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2014 Kia Forte Ex

Lot #40670441 · VIN KNAFX4A83E5151519

🇺🇸 IAAIRight SideKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2014 Kia Forte, Right Side, IAAI, VIN KNAFX4A83E5151519 · photo 1 of 16

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What does the damage type «Right Side» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #40670441

Final bid1 375 USD20% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 6 915 USDRepair estimate: 7 347 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine404 366 ₴≈ 9 051 USD

1 · Auction price1 400 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 071 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker920 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN KNAFX4A83E5151519 history

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Dec 19, 2024

Sold

1 375 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Kia Forte 2014

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 440. Of these — crashes: 32, fires: 36.

Most-reported systems

Engine
214
Steering
63
Air Bags
62
Electrical System
56
Service Brakes
28
Fuel/Propulsion System
24

Official recalls

Engine
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
NHTSA campaign: 20V750000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
NHTSA campaign: 17V773000
Electrical System
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and for vehicles produced from December 5, 2012 to January 27, 2014, dealers will replace the cooling fan resistor and multi-fuse unit. For vehicles produced from January 28, 2014 to April 17, 2014, dealers will replace the multi-fuse unit only. Owners of vehicles with a 1.8L engine will also have the engine control unit software updated. The recall began on February 20, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC113.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2014 Kia Forte Ex

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