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VIN check 3KPFK4A74HE047705 — Kia Forte 2016

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Market data updated 13.10.2026

Cars / Kia / Forte Free report · 21.10.2026
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Kia · Forte · 2016
Kia Forte 2016

2,0 petrol · White · Sedan

US market · model year 2017 — з ним порівняно ринок

VIN3KPFK4A74HE047705
PlateAH8499OT
Owners in Ukraine
2
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Owners and registrations

Owners
2
in Ukraine
Operations
2
registration
Plates
2
1 changes
01
Owner

10.09.2021 → 27.01.2022 · 4 mo

Donetsk Oblast

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OwnerCurrent

27.01.2022 → now · 4 y 8 mo

Donetsk Oblast

Registry notes

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Events by date

2016
Production year 2016
10.09.2021
Imported from abroad and registered
AH1020MB · Donetsk Oblast · white
27.01.2022
Sold to a new owner
AH8499OT · Donetsk Oblast · white
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Checks by VIN and plate

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Accidents in Ukraine

Search by all plates2 plates
In the full report
Photos from accident scenes
In the full report
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Wanted

VIN3KPFK4A74HE047705
In the full report
Licence plateAH8499OT
In the full report
VehicleKia Forte 2016
In the full report
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Car and specs

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VIN decoding

VIN: format and check digit••• ••••••
3KPWMI
FK4A7VDS
4check
Hyear
Eplant
047705serial
Region
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Brand country (WMI)
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Model year
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Plant
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VIN structure

1–33KPWMI••••••• ••••• •• ••••••••••• •• •••••••
4–8FK4A7VDS••••••• ••••• •• •••••• ••••••••••••
94check digit•••••
10Hyear code••••
11Eplant••••••• ••••• •• ••••••
12–17047705serial number••••••• ••••• •• ••••••
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Factory specifications of the version

Power
173 hp
Torque
209 Nm
Consumption
8.7 l/100 km
Displacement
1999 cm³
Drive
FWD
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Weight
1332 kg
Trunk
378 l
Engine
Power
173 hp @ 6500 rpm
Power per litre
86.5 hp/l
Torque
209 Nm @ 4700 rpm
Engine layout
front, transverse
Engine model/code
Nu / G4NC
Engine displacement
1999 cm³
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
97 mm
Compression ratio
11.5:1
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, D-CVVT
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Performance
Fuel consumption, city (EPA)
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption, highway (EPA)
7,1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption, combined (EPA)
8.7 l/100 km
Fuel
Petrol
Emission standard
ULEV-II
Power-to-weight ratio
7.7 kg/hp, 129.9 hp/tonne
Torque-to-weight ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 156.9 Nm/tonne
Transmission, brakes and suspension
Drivetrain architecture
The internal combustion engine drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears and transmission type
6-speed manual
Front suspension
Independent McPherson strut with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Coil spring, Torsion bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 280 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 262 mm
Driver assistance systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack (rack and pinion)
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tyre size
205/55 R16; 215/45 R17
Wheel rims size
6.5J x 16; 7J x 17
Dimensions
Length
4530 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1553-1557 mm
Rear track
1566-1570 mm
Front overhang
880 mm
Rear overhang
950 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
10,6 m
Approach angle
14.5°
Departure angle
20.7°
Capacity and weight
Kerb weight
1332 kg
Max. gross weight
1760 kg
Max. payload
428 kg
Minimum trunk capacity
378 l
Fuel tank capacity
50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
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Recalls for the model

Injuries in the cabinAirbags · announced 25.01.2022
№ 22V031000
Original campaign text · English
Component
AIR BAGS
Summary
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.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury 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.
Report date
25.01.2022
Injuries in the cabinLocks · announced 09.08.2021
№ 21V622000
Original campaign text · English
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Summary
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."
Consequence
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022.
Report date
09.08.2021
Engine stallEngine and cooling · announced 13.04.2021
№ 21V260000
Engine 2,0 l — as on this car
Original campaign text · English
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Summary
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.
Consequence
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021.
Report date
13.04.2021
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Market and value

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What such cars cost

Median of similar listings
10 500 $
the same model, close years
Usual prices
8 999–11 700 $
middle 50% of listings
Most listings
8 200–12 560 $
80% of listings

Similar cars are offered for 8 999–11 700 $, median — 10 500 $.

How the year affects the price

2014’14≈ 8 700 $
2015’15≈ 8 300 $
2016’16≈ 10 200 $
2017’17≈ 11 200 $
2018’18≈ 12 800 $
2019’19≈ 13 850 $
2020’20≈ 13 900 $

Year older — −9% · year newer — +14%. The biggest gap — between 2015 and 2016 (+17 pp).

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How the value changes over the years

2021’21+64%
2022’22+43%
2023’23+27%
2024’24+15%
2025’25+7%
2026’26now
2027’27
2028’28
2029’29
2030’30
2031’31
past yearsnowforecast
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Model popularity by production year

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What is popular in this model

II generation (FL) — 35%II generation — 23%III generation — 23%III generation (FL) — 10%I generation — 9%
35%most often

Generation

  • II generation (FL)35%
  • II generation23%
  • III generation23%
  • III generation (FL)10%
  • I generation9%
Automatic — 80%CVT — 11%Manual — 10%
80%most often

Gearbox

  • Automatic80%
  • CVT11%
  • Manual10%
Petrol — 63%LPG / petrol — 34%Hybrid — 2%2 l. — 1%
63%this car

Fuel

  • Petrol63%
  • LPG / petrol34%
  • Hybrid2%
  • 2 l.1%
Black — 28%Grey — 25%White — 21%Red — 14%Blue — 9%Other — 3%
21%this car

Colour

  • Black28%
  • Grey25%
  • White21%
  • Red14%
  • Blue9%
  • Other3%
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What it costs to own

per year• ••• $≈ • ••• ₴/mo

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Depreciation6,3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
47%
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Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 2,5% of value per year (age 10 y)
18%
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Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
16%
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Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
15%
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MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
5%
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Summary

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Kia Forte 2016 VIN check

A short report on the Kia Forte 2016: VIN 3KPFK4A74HE047705, production year 2016, fuel petrol. The report covers checks, the car's history, the model market and value over time.

Facts about this car

First registered in Ukraine on 10.09.2021. Registration records show 2 owners. The plate number changed 1 time. The latest registration operation was on 27.01.2022. The manufacturer has announced 3 recall campaigns for this model in the USA.

FAQ

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Is 3KPFK4A74HE047705 wanted?

The wanted check for 3KPFK4A74HE047705 is available in the full report.

How many owners has the Kia Forte 2016 had?

Registration records in Ukraine show 2 owners; dates of registrations are in the report above.

Where to find the VIN on a Kia?

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