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Check by VIN: KNAJE551897558952Kia Sportage 2008

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Market data updated 05.10.2026

Cars / Kia / SportageFree report · 08.10.2026
Kia Sportage, photos from the listing
KIA · SPORTAGE · II GENERATION (FL) · 2008
Kia Sportage
2008

2,0 diesel · All-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeKyiv
Asking price6 500 $−1 525 $ to the market median
Mileage302 000 km2 readings in the history
History in Ukraine4 owners3 operations · since 03.2021
Needs attention3
Mileage302 000 kmabove the same-age median (234 500 km) · +29% Owners4 owners in UkraineMore than three owners — the car was often resold Recalls3 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: South Korea · KIA CORPORATION
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−1 525 $ 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

302 000 km — higher than typical mileage для однорічок на ринку (+29% to медіани 234 500 km), на 12% above 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

Frequent owner changes

4 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 →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

3 campaigns for Kia Sportage 2008. 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

23 photos listing
Shown 5 of 23.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2008

Sold to a new owner

AI6380MK · Kyiv Oblast · private person · black

Sold to a new owner

AI5456MX · Kyiv Oblast · private person · black

Listing (active)

Sold to a new owner

private person · black

Listing (active)

Price change in the listing

Today

price 6 500 $ · 302 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

4owners in Ukraine
3registration operations
2plates in records · 1 change
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 27.03.2021 · period and data unknown

02
Private person

27.03.2021 → 14.09.2021 · 5 mo

Kyiv Oblast

03
Private person

14.09.2021 → 20.08.2026 · 4 y 11 mo

Kyiv Oblast

04
Private person Current

20.08.2026 → now · 1 mo

The first available operation is a transfer to a new owner, so the car already had an owner before it. No information about that owner.

Registration operations · 3

DateOperation
20.08.2026Sold to a new owner
14.09.2021Sold to a new owner
27.03.2021Sold to a new owner
No frequent owner changes or companies among owners in Ukraine.
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 97% of listings.

Below market
Asking price6 500 $this car
Median of similar listings8 025 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−1 525 $cheaper than the market median · −19%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 3 are cheaper than this car, 97 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−19%2005
−12%2006
−2%2007
this car's year2008
+4%2009
+42%2010
+50%2011

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −2% · year newer — +4%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage302 000 kmin the listing
For age+29%to the same-age median (234 500 km)
Confirmation

Readings by date

km since the first reading

All readings and the rate between them
DateMileageRecordRate over interval

Comparison with same-age cars

This carlast reading
302 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 67 500 km more · +29%
234 500 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 18 years
this car has 32 000 km more · +12%
270 000 km
this cardifference with the car

Usage intensity

km/yr on average over its age
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 880 $≈ 7 000 ₴/mo
Depreciation12% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
51%43 200 ₴≈ $963
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · SUV
18%15 400 ₴≈ $343
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 18 y)
15%12 600 ₴≈ $281
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
12%10 000 ₴≈ $223
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
4%3 000 ₴≈ $67
84 200 ₴≈ $1,877total per year · ≈ 7 000 ₴/mo (≈ $156/mo) 49% cash51% depreciation
41 000 ₴≈ $914cash costs · ≈ 3 400 ₴/mo (≈ $76/mo)everything except depreciation
43 200 ₴≈ $963depreciation · ≈ 3 600 ₴/mo (≈ $80/mo)12% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 8 025 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 8 000 $ — 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
PlateAI5456MXVIN KNAJE551897558952
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia Sportage 2008

KNAJE551897558952
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KNA · Kia
Model year200910th character: 9
Plant711th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KNA · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · Kia
  2. 4–8JE551 · VDSbody, engine, trimSportage
  3. 98 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 109 · year code2009
  5. 117 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17558952 · 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
ModelSportage
GenerationII generation (FL)
Production year2008 · 18 years
Engine2,0 l · diesel
DriveAll-wheel drive
GearboxAutomatic
BodyEstate
ColourBlack
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

3 campaigns for Kia Sportage 2008

by model and year
Electrical equipmentExterior lightingBrakes
Electrical equipment№ 16V815000check VIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Campaign description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the HECU assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC138.

Exterior lighting№ 13V114000check VIN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Campaign description

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.

Fix: 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№ 22V800000check VIN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Campaign description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the HECU, its wiring harness, and its fuses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC253.

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 16.09.2026data available
  • Mileage2 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 Sportage 2008 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia Sportage 2008: VIN KNAJE551897558952, production year 2008, mileage 302k km, diesel engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $6,500. 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. Diesel — the condition of the fuel system and the DPF matters.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $7,200 to $9,300 with a median of $8,025, and this offer is below the market: 19% under the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

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 — 4, transfers — 2, plate changes — 1, years in the registry — under a year. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 27.03.2021. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (4) — frequent resales usually have a reason. 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.