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Check by VIN: KL4CJBSB2DB098019Buick Encore 2013

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 05.10.2026

Cars / Buick / EncoreFree report · 08.10.2026
Buick Encore, photos from the listing
BUICK · ENCORE · 2013
Buick Encore
2013

1,4 petrol · Front-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeKyiv
Asking price6 800 $−3 200 $ to the market median
Mileage220 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine3 owners3 operations · since 07.2022
Needs attention2
Mileage220 000 kmabove the same-age median (136 500 km) · +61% Recalls6 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners3 owners in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · GENERAL MOTORS LLC
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−3 200 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

220 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+61% to the median 136 500 km), +13% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

6 campaigns for Buick Encore 2013. 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

12 photos listing
Shown 5 of 12.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2013

Imported from abroad and registered

AI9961OI · Kyiv Oblast · private person · grey

Sold to a new owner

KA5861OO · Kyiv · private person · grey

Listing

Price change in the listing

Listing (active)

Price change in the listing

Sold to a new owner

private person · grey

Today

price 6 800 $ · 220 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

3owners in Ukraine
3registration operations
2plates in records · 1 change
01
Private person

21.07.2022 → 24.10.2024 · 2 y 3 mo

Kyiv Oblast

02
Private person

24.10.2024 → 13.08.2026 · 1 y 9 mo

Kyiv

03
Private person Current

13.08.2026 → now · 1 mo

Registration operations · 3

DateOperation
13.08.2026Sold to a new owner
24.10.2024Sold to a new owner
21.07.2022Imported from abroad and registered
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market 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.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 100% of listings.

Below market
Asking price6 800 $this car
Median of similar listings10 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−3 200 $cheaper than the market median · −32%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 1 cheaper than this car, 99 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

this car's year2013
+3%2014
−3%2015
+13%2016

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year newer — +3%.

Price of this listing

121 days of observation
→ first price → current
· latest
Listing price, $
All price changes
DatePriceChange
06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage220 000 kmin the listing
For age+61%to the same-age median (136 500 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
220 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 83 500 km more · +61%
136 500 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 13 years
this car has 25 000 km more · +13%
195 000 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
08Cost 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 100 $≈ 4 100 ₴/mo
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 13 y)
32%15 700 ₴≈ $350
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
27%13 500 ₴≈ $301
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
19%9 400 ₴≈ $210
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,4 l
16%8 000 ₴≈ $178
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
5%2 600 ₴≈ $58
49 200 ₴≈ $1,097total per year · ≈ 4 100 ₴/mo (≈ $91/mo) 73% cash27% depreciation
35 700 ₴≈ $796cash costs · ≈ 3 000 ₴/mo (≈ $67/mo)everything except depreciation
13 500 ₴≈ $301depreciation · ≈ 1 100 ₴/mo (≈ $25/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 10 000 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

09Value 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
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of08.10.2026check date
PlateKA5861OOVIN KL4CJBSB2DB098019
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Buick Encore 2013

KL4CJBSB2DB098019
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KL4 · General Motors
Model year201310th character: D
PlantB11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KL4 · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · General Motors
  2. 4–8CJBSB · VDSbody, engine, trimEncore
  3. 92 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10D · year code2013
  5. 11B · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17098019 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: South Korea · GENERAL MOTORS LLCValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year6 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeBuick
ModelEncore
Production year2013 · 13 years
Engine1,4 l · petrol
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodyEstate
ColourGrey
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

6 campaigns for Buick Encore 2013

by model and year
Electrical equipmentAirbagsEquipmentSeatsSeat beltsSteering
Electrical equipment№ 16V502000check VIN
Campaign description

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Airbags№ 14V298000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.

Equipment№ 14V417000check VIN
Campaign description

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.

Seats№ 14V446000check VIN
Campaign description

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.

Seat belts№ 14V488000check VIN
Campaign description

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front the driver's and the passenger's lap belt pretensioners, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. GM sent interim notifications on October 7, 2014 and will send a second notification when remedy parts are available. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14171.

Steering№ 13V105000check VIN
Campaign description

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped with a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed. This could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the steering wheel. These services will be provided at no charge to the customer. The safety recall began on May 21, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13098.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 08.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine3 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 09.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 08.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Buick Encore 2013 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Buick Encore 2013: VIN KL4CJBSB2DB098019, production year 2013, mileage 220k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $6,800. 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 $8,860 to $10,600 with a median of $10,000, and this offer is below the market: 32% under the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is abnormally low — a higher risk of hidden problems.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 3, transfers — 2, plate changes — 1, years in the registry — under a year. The latest recorded operation: Imported from abroad and registered on 21.07.2022. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (3) — typical for the car’s age. The plate was changed 1 time — such changes can split the history into separate episodes. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.