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Check by VIN: KNAFU4A23A5830656Kia Forte 2009

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 / ForteFree report · 08.10.2026
Kia Forte, photos from the listing
KIA · FORTE · I GENERATION · 2009
Kia Forte
2009

2,0 LPG / petrol · Front-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeKyiv
Asking price5 300 $−200 $ to the market median
Mileage325 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine1 owner1 operation · since 12.2022
Needs attention2
Mileage325 000 kmabove the same-age median (253 500 km) · +28% Recalls3 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners1 owner in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · KIA CORPORATION
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−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

325 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+28% to the median 253 500 km), +28% 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

3 campaigns for Kia Forte 2010 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

available 30 of 40 listing photos
Shown 5 of 30.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2009

Change даних власника

AI2810OH · Kyiv · private person · black

Listing (active)

Today

price 5 300 $ · 325 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

1owner in Ukraine
1registration operation
1plate in records
01
Private person Current

09.12.2022 → now · 3 y 9 mo

Kyiv

Registration operations · 1

DateOperation
09.12.2022Change даних власника
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 price5 300 $this car
Median of similar listings5 500 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−200 $cheaper than the market median · −3,6%

Where this price sits among similar listings

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

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage325 000 kmin the listing
For age+28%to the same-age median (253 500 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
325 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 71 500 km more · +28%
253 500 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 17 years
this car has 70 000 km more · +28%
255 000 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 year860 $≈ 3 200 ₴/mo
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
26%10 000 ₴≈ $223
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
24%9 400 ₴≈ $210
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 17 y)
22%8 600 ₴≈ $192
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
19%7 400 ₴≈ $165
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
8%3 000 ₴≈ $67
38 400 ₴≈ $856total per year · ≈ 3 200 ₴/mo (≈ $71/mo) 81% cash19% depreciation
31 000 ₴≈ $691cash costs · ≈ 2 600 ₴/mo (≈ $58/mo)everything except depreciation
7 400 ₴≈ $165depreciation · ≈ 600 ₴/mo (≈ $13/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 5 500 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 5 500 $ — 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
PlateAI2810OHVIN KNAFU4A23A5830656
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia Forte 2009

KNAFU4A23A5830656
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KNA · Kia
Model year201010th character: A
Plant511th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KNA · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · Kia
  2. 4–8FU4A2 · VDSbody, engine, trimForte
  3. 93 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10A · year code2010
  5. 115 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17830656 · 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 · KIA CORPORATIONValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year3 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeKia
ModelForte
GenerationI generation
Production year2009 · 17 years
Engine2,0 l · LPG / petrol
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodySedan
ColourBlack
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

3 campaigns for Kia Forte 2009

by model and year
AirbagsExterior lightingBrakes
Airbags№ 18V363000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

Exterior lighting№ 13V114000check VIN
Campaign description

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

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.

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 Ukraine1 operationdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 14.08.2026data 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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Kia Forte 2009 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia Forte 2009: VIN KNAFU4A23A5830656, production year 2009, mileage 325k km, lpg / petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $5,300. 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 15 years old — running costs are higher; the key inspection points are the body and anti-corrosion treatment. High mileage — service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox are decisive. LPG is indicated — the legality of the installation and the registered conversion matter.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $5,450 to $7,050 with a median of $5,500, and this offer is below the market: 4% 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 below most similar listings — condition, trim or history usually explain the gap.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 1, transfers — 0, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — 4. The latest recorded operation: Change даних власника on 09.12.2022. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: One registration history with no re-registrations logged. History before import may be incomplete.