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Check by VIN: KNANE81BBNS151694Kia Carnival 2021

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 23.09.2026

Cars / Kia / CarnivalFree report · 08.10.2026
Kia Carnival, photos from the listing
KIA · CARNIVAL · IV GENERATION · 2021
Kia Carnival
2021

2,2 diesel · Front-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeKyiv
Asking price40 000 $+6 500 $ to the market median
Mileage18 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine2 owners2 operations · since 12.2025
Needs attention2
Mileage18 000 kmbelow the same-age median (117 000 km) · −85% Recalls6 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners2 owners in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · KIA CORPORATION
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceAbove market+6 500 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage lower than typical

18 000 km — lower than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (−85% to the median 117 000 km), −76% 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 →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

6 campaigns for Kia Carnival 2022 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 →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Price above market range

Listing 40 000 $ with a range of 28 487–36 813 $. Listings of the same model and year.

What it means
Price is higher than comparable cars unless condition or trim explains the difference.

Unknown: Condition and trim of cars in the sample.

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

27 photos listing
Shown 5 of 27.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2021

Imported from abroad and registered

KA4358PX · Kyiv · private person · white

Sold to a new owner

KA4358PX · Kyiv · private person · white

Listing (active)

Today

price 40 000 $ · 18 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

2owners in Ukraine
2registration operations
1plate in records
01
Private person

25.12.2025 → 13.02.2026 · 1 mo

Kyiv

02
Private person Current

13.02.2026 → now · 7 mo

Kyiv

Registration operations · 2

DateOperation
13.02.2026Sold to a new owner
25.12.2025Imported 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 higher than usual for similar cars: pricier than 89% of listings.

Above market
Asking price40 000 $this car
Median of similar listings33 500 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+6 500 $pricier than the market median · +19,4%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 89 are cheaper than this car, 11 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−29%2018
−20%2019
−12%2020
this car's year2021
−11%2022
+12%2023
+56%2024

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −12% · year newer — −12%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

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

Mileage18 000 kmin the listing
For age−85%to the same-age median (117 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
18 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 99 000 km less · −85%
117 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 5 years
this car has 57 000 km less · −76%
75 000 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 year4 030 $≈ 15 100 ₴/mo
Depreciation8,8% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
73%132 300 ₴≈ $2,949
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 1,5% of value per year (age 5 y)
12%22 500 ₴≈ $502
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2,2 l
7%13 000 ₴≈ $290
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
5%9 400 ₴≈ $210
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
2%3 600 ₴≈ $80
180 800 ₴≈ $4,030total per year · ≈ 15 100 ₴/mo (≈ $337/mo) 27% cash73% depreciation
48 500 ₴≈ $1,081cash costs · ≈ 4 000 ₴/mo (≈ $89/mo)everything except depreciation
132 300 ₴≈ $2,949depreciation · ≈ 11 000 ₴/mo (≈ $245/mo)8,8% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 33 500 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 33 500 $ — 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
PlateKA4358PXVIN KNANE81BBNS151694
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia Carnival 2021

KNANE81BBNS151694
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KNA · Kia
Model year202210th character: N
PlantS11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KNA · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · Kia
  2. 4–8NE81B · VDSbody, engine, trimCarnival
  3. 9B · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10N · year code2022
  5. 11S · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17151694 · 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 year6 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeKia
ModelCarnival
GenerationIV generation
Production year2021 · 5 years
Engine2,2 l · diesel
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodyEstate
ColourWhite
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

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

6 campaigns for Kia Carnival 2021

by model and year
Fuel system · 2Body · 2LocksTow bar
Locks№ 21V908000check VIN
Campaign description

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC221.

Fuel system№ 21V277000check VIN
Campaign description

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the multi-port injection fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC211.

Tow bar№ 23V179000check VIN
Campaign description

TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.

Body№ 23V236000check VIN
Campaign description

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.

Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.

Body№ 24V025000check VIN
Campaign description

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

Fuel system№ 26V232000check VIN
Campaign description

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

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368.

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 Ukraine2 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 10.08.2026data 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 Carnival 2021 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia Carnival 2021: VIN KNANE81BBNS151694, production year 2021, mileage 18k km, diesel engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $40,000. 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: Low mileage for its age — the odometer reading is worth cross-checking with the history. Diesel — the condition of the fuel system and the DPF matters.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $28,990 to $40,980 with a median of $33,500, and this offer is above the market: 19% over 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 above most similar listings — trim or condition should explain the gap.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 2, transfers — 1, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — under a year. The latest recorded operation: Imported from abroad and registered on 25.12.2025. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (2) — typical for the car’s age. There were transfers but the plate stayed the same — the history was not broken up by plate changes. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.