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Based on auction data, not an expert inspection
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Import duty, excise and VAT per customs code — full breakdown in the contract before your bid.
Bid → warehouse → port → handover. You see your car at every step — by email and on Telegram.
History of this VIN
1 time
Dates and times are US auction time (ET), regardless of your time zone settings. Newest events on top.
Auction: pending seller approval
Lot listed (per our data)
12-month price trend · value forecast · similar sales nearby · report export
FAQ
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.
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.
«Front & Rear» 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.
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: 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 Original (Texas). We will check its export and registration restrictions before bidding.
The auction lists the seller as Progressive. We will verify the details 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: 28. Of these — crashes: 3, fires: 1.
Most-reported systems
Official recalls
Steering
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
NHTSA campaign: 22V304000
Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.
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