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Check by VIN: 5XXGR4A60FG424865Kia Optima 2014

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 01.10.2026

Cars / Kia / Optima Free report · 09.10.2026
Kia Optima, photos from the listing
KIA · OPTIMA · III GENERATION (FL)/TF · 2014
Kia Optima
2014

2,0 petrol · Front-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeDnipro (Dnipropetrovsk)US market
Asking price10 000 $at the market median
Mileage156 000 km2 readings in the history
History in Ukraine5 owners5 operations · since 06.2021
Needs attention4
Accidents Mileage156 000 kmbelow the same-age median (200 000 km) · −22% Owners5 owners in UkraineMore than three owners — the car was often resold Recalls4 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues2
Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: USA · Kia Georgia, Inc
For reference4
Wanted US title Damage at auction PriceAt the medianat the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / TOP PRIORITYRisk

What it means

Unknown:

02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage lower than typical

156 000 km — lower than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (−22% to the median 200 000 km), −13% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records.

What it means
An advantage if documents confirm the mileage; without them the stated value is unverified.

Unknown: Whether the service history confirms the mileage.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Frequent owner changes

5 owners in Ukraine. Registration operations.

What it means
The car may have been resold due to hidden problems or as stock.

Unknown: Reasons for resales.

Grounds in the section below →
04 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

4 campaigns for Kia Optima 2015 model year. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

19 photos listing
Shown 5 of 19.
04US auction and import

US auction and import

Condition before repair, auction bids and import costs at today's rates.

US auction — before repair

Sale
Damage
Title
Mileage at auction

Auction photos

10 photos · blurred

Auction bid history

What to inspect after such damage

05History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2014

US auction · not sold

Imported from abroad and registered

AE9661PK · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · private person · grey

Sold to a new owner

AE2691TI · Mykolaiv Oblast · private person · grey

Sold to a new owner

AE1634TO · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · private person · grey

Sold to a new owner

KE2916AB · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · private person · grey

Sold to a new owner

KE3538AT · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · private person · grey

Listing (active)

Today

price 10 000 $ · 156 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

5owners in Ukraine
5registration operations
5plates in records · 4 changes
01
Private person

16.06.2021 → 08.06.2022 · 11 mo

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

02
Private person

08.06.2022 → 20.09.2022 · 3 mo

Mykolaiv Oblast

03
Private person

20.09.2022 → 09.03.2024 · 1 y 5 mo

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

04
Private person

09.03.2024 → 10.09.2025 · 1 y 6 mo

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

05
Private person Current

10.09.2025 → now · 1 y

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Registration operations · 5

DateOperation
16.06.2021Imported from abroad and registered
08.06.2022Sold to a new owner
20.09.2022Sold to a new owner
09.03.2024Sold to a new owner
10.09.2025Sold to a new owner
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
06Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

The price is at the median for similar cars: cheaper than 54% of listings.

At the median
Asking price10 000 $this car
Median of similar listings10 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median0 $price at the market median

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 46 are cheaper than this car, 54 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−11%2011
−4%2012
−17%2013
this car's year2014
−9%2015

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −17% · year newer — −9%.

Model market: Optima →

07Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage156 000 kmin the listing
For age−22%to the same-age median (200 000 km)
Confirmation

Readings by date

km from the auction record

All readings and the rate between them
DateMileageRecordRate over interval

Comparison with same-age cars

This carlast reading
156 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 44 000 km less · −22%
200 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 12 years
this car has 24 000 km less · −13%
180 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
09Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year1 370 $≈ 5 100 ₴/mo
Depreciation5,2% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
38%23 300 ₴≈ $519
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 12 y)
26%15 700 ₴≈ $350
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
16%10 000 ₴≈ $223
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
15%9 400 ₴≈ $209
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
5%3 000 ₴≈ $67
61 400 ₴≈ $1,368total per year · ≈ 5 100 ₴/mo (≈ $114/mo) 62% cash38% depreciation
38 100 ₴≈ $849cash costs · ≈ 3 200 ₴/mo (≈ $71/mo)everything except depreciation
23 300 ₴≈ $519depreciation · ≈ 1 900 ₴/mo (≈ $42/mo)5,2% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 10 000 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

10Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 10 000 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
11Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of09.10.2026check date
PlateKE3538ATVIN 5XXGR4A60FG424865
12Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia Optima 2014

5XXGR4A60FG424865
RegionNorth America1st character: 5
Brand country (WMI)USAWMI 5XX · Kia
Model year201510th character: F
PlantG11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–35XX · WMImanufacturer and countryUSA · Kia
  2. 4–8GR4A6 · VDSbody, engine, trimOptima
  3. 90 · check digitvalid
  4. 10F · year code2015
  5. 11G · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17424865 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: USA · Kia Georgia, IncValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year4 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeKia
ModelOptima
GenerationIII generation (FL)/TF
Production year2014 · 12 years
Engine2,0 l · petrol
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodySedan
ColourGrey
13Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

4 campaigns for Kia Optima 2015

by model and year
Brakes · 3Fuel system
Fuel system№ 18V907000check VIN
Campaign description

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

Brakes№ 20V519000check VIN
Campaign description

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.

Brakes№ 21V331000check VIN
Campaign description

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.

Brakes№ 23V652000check VIN
Campaign description

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

14Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 09.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine5 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 14.08.2026data available
  • US auction1 lotdata available
  • Mileage2 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 09.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
15Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Kia Optima 2014 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia Optima 2014: VIN 5XXGR4A60FG424865, production year 2014, mileage 156k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $10,000. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — the condition of key units and rust affect price and risk the most.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $8,106 to $10,480 with a median of $10,000, and this offer is in line with the median of similar listings.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 5, transfers — 4, plate changes — 4, years in the registry — 5. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 10.09.2025. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (5) — frequent resales usually have a reason. The plate was changed 4 times — such changes can split the history into separate episodes.