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houston, TX
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Based on auction data, not an expert inspection
Get advice"Normal Wear" indicates standard wear and tear with no significant damage. It is one of the best markers for a buyer — the car has not been involved in any serious accidents.
Our advice: One of the most desirable auction categories — minimal risk, typical condition after regular everyday use.
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History of this VIN
3 times
Dates and times are US auction time (ET), regardless of your time zone settings. Newest events on top.
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Sold at auction

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2 auction appearances are recorded. A repeat appearance alone does not prove a problem — we will review the history below.
The turnkey price is the auction bid + shipping from the USA + customs clearance (duty, excise, VAT) + our fixed fee from $500. The exact figure for this specific lot is computed by the calculator on this page — you see the full breakdown before bidding.
«Normal Wear» is a damage type per the auction's classification. Before you bid we provide a free expert review of the lot: assessing its real condition from the photos and the approximate repair cost.
Most US-auction lots are repairable — these are cars with insurance or minor damage. Whether a specific lot is worth restoring, we'll tell you honestly in a free consultation before bidding.
We handle customs clearance: we calculate duty, excise and VAT per the current Customs Code formula and prepare all documents and certification. Rates depend on engine size, age and fuel type — the calculator accounts for this.
Usually 45–60 days from winning the auction to handover in Ukraine: US domestic logistics, ocean freight, customs. We send a report after each stage.
Auction yard: houston, TX. We will confirm the pickup location before purchase.
According to the auction: Runs & Drives. This is not an inspection — we will review the photos and available data before bidding.
The auction lists Rs - Clean Title. We will check its export and registration restrictions before bidding.
Market price
These are final auction hammer prices — excluding shipping, customs and our fee. The full turnkey cost is computed by our calculator.
All sold Kia Forte →Based on our database of closed US auction lots. Updated daily.
Reliability & recalls
Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 305. Of these — crashes: 23, fires: 10.
Most-reported systems
Official recalls
Air Bags
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA campaign: 22V031000
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
NHTSA campaign: 21V622000
Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
NHTSA campaign: 21V260000
Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.
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